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Captain Of Your Own Ship

A wise poet said:
“You are captain of your own ship!”
My employer said: “Not here, Buddy!”
My wife said, “Yes dear, after you take
out the garbage and mow the grass…”
My son said, “please come to my baseball
practice, daddy…?” God said: “ask Michael,
my authority on sail
and ultimate direction….”

                  A wise poet…?

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Silent One

March 24, 2024 at 8:25 AM

You sum up the life of a husband and dad very well... and no we are not the captain of our own ship.. not a tall..

Joseph P. DiMino

March 24, 2024 at 10:09 AM

One father to another, thank you, Si; have a great day my friend!

Paula Goldsmith

March 24, 2024 at 7:39 AM

I enjoyed reading your creative/wonderful write. Sounds like wise words from a wise poet. Have a wonderful day writing away.......................

Joseph P. DiMino

March 24, 2024 at 10:10 AM

Thank you very much, Paula. I think my first introduction to Wise...is when realizing just how little I really know.

Mystic Rose Rose

March 24, 2024 at 3:36 AM

hmm we have come here to serve and not be served, I can deeply understand the man's dilemma, but I think he is rich beyond freedom here, I'm sure we both agree, Loved the tender write Joe, you always surprise me with your content, and beautiful heart :)

Joseph P. DiMino

March 24, 2024 at 4:41 AM

Man and woman of course. No greater joy than to be blessed to serve; thank you, Vie -- I really do try to be the best I can. Blessings my friend.

Valsa George

March 23, 2024 at 8:33 PM

We have to constantly pay heed to others' whims and expectations. Each one may have a different request. Many a time we have to oblige them. But ultimately we should be the controller and captain of our own ship. Otherwise we will float hither and tither aimless. There is much truth in your poem, dear Joe, though written in a light hearted vein.

Joseph P. DiMino

March 24, 2024 at 4:43 AM

For sure, nothing should we allow to get in the way of our deeply felt soul mission. Very wise and thoughtful comment. Thank you, Valsa.

Kim Rodrigues

March 23, 2024 at 5:03 PM

LOL..we want to write but must oft go where the wind sails us then perhaps on the shore we might right a haiku ;)

Kim Rodrigues

March 24, 2024 at 10:31 AM

LOL!

Joseph P. DiMino

March 24, 2024 at 4:57 AM

LOL; absolutely, on the shore or while on the fly, wings also responsive to wind -- our pen~ wings, sails, puppy dog tails...the poet a pen wagger.

Vijay Pandit

March 23, 2024 at 12:29 PM

I get the essence of your poem, my friend. We have limited powers over our own life. Your examples I can relate to. Perhaps the poet was conveying determination and resolve. Are you referring to the poem INVICTUS?

Joseph P. DiMino

March 23, 2024 at 3:28 PM

Thank you, Vijay. "I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul." A great poem! About perseverance and inner strength. Mine is just a a variation on theme, humor was my intention. “Freewill vs Determinism” an old topic, to this day yet debated by scholars. I actually do believe that we have complete control over our situations and destiny, myself entirely convinced of reincarnation and Karma.

Ink Empress

March 23, 2024 at 12:08 PM

This made me smile haha. Good one, this wise poet, seems very optimistic in life and your response here through poetry shows that you are a person that prioritizes responsibilities around and find pleasure through being there for your loved ones. Beautiful and fun, i loved it. Pleasure always reading your work

Joseph P. DiMino

March 23, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Thank you, IE. Love of God, and family are very important to me. Right you are. Blessings my friend. Have a beautiful weekend!

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