William Kelii Kekaula Poet Quatrain

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Course of the Tradewinds

*Image of Sailing Ship by Pixabay.

Course Of The Tradewinds

Fair winds nudge the sails, as thoughts wane the souls,
talks start out its trails, whilst the crest waves rolls,
whilst the crest waves rolls, talks start out its trails,
as thoughts wane the souls, fair winds nudge the sails.

Men and sea outlast, yet men's souls yearn home,
stubborn sea steadfast, as dreams match seafoam, 
as dreams match seafoam, stubborn sea steadfast, 
yet men's souls yearn home, men and sea outlast.

Work fills mindful heads, decks swabbed and nets filled,
worn bones on slept beds, rough seas make men skilled, 
rough seas make men skilled, worn bones on slept beds, 
decks swabbed and nets filled, work fills mindful heads. 

Shout from the crow's nest sends crew on top-deck,
those upheld the quest, mapped charts kept on trek,
mapped charts kept on trek, those upheld the quest, 
sends crew on top-deck, shout from the crow's nest.

2020 June 04
*1st Place*
A Brian Strand 4 or 5 line
~~Brian Strand: Judged 2021 August 05
*1st Place*
Swap The Verse
~~Joseph May: Judged 2020 June 28

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Sara Kendrick August 7, 2021 at 11:37 AM I like the flow, rhyme and rhythm of this winner. Way to go. Congrats. Sara William Kelii Kekaula August 7, 2021 at 11:51 AM I draw upon happily on each of your highlighted sharing, Sara, you are appreciated my friend, Aloha!

Greg Gaul August 6, 2021 at 1:15 PM William, Poe would hear the ringing of the bells in this complex seafaring rime so skillfully sung. Congratulations. William Kelii Kekaula August 6, 2021 at 3:17 PM A compelling pairing, Greg, truly an admirable poet of mine, I am grateful indeed my friend, Aloha!

Sam Kauffman August 6, 2021 at 10:06 AM William, congratulations on another first place for this seafaring poem. I can smell the salt tang in the air, feel the water rushing past the boat and experience the experiences of the crew. Wonderfully crafted. This format isn't easy but you made it go like smooth sailing! Blessings and Aloha my friend! William Kelii Kekaula August 6, 2021 at 10:10 AM It's always a pleasure reading one of your many comments, Sam, as it refreshes my soul time and again my friend, Aloha!

Aniruddha Pathak August 6, 2021 at 6:46 AM A worthy winner for Swap The Verse Contest... And also for 4 or 5 lines, and rightly so, for, essentially they are...my congrats, William William Kelii Kekaula August 6, 2021 at 10:04 AM I am glad to have made the effort, Aniruddha, to showcase this worthy composition once again, thanks my friend, Aloha!

Christuraj Alex August 6, 2021 at 6:45 AM Superb Quatrain. Congratulations on your win! William Kelii Kekaula August 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM Thank you, Christuraj, you are a dutiful friend, Aloha!

Funom Makama June 29, 2020 at 2:51 PM This is awesome, so beautifully written. Well deserved placement. William Kelii Kekaula June 29, 2020 at 3:10 PM Thank you so much, Funom -- Aloha~@William

Darlene De Beaulieu June 29, 2020 at 2:22 PM Hello William Kekaula, I love the photos up above. Now these are busy Trade winds. Enjoyed this poem. Have a nice day my friend. William Kelii Kekaula June 29, 2020 at 3:12 PM A heart filled with gratefulness, my thoughtful Darlene -- Aloha~@William

Vijay Pandit June 29, 2020 at 6:28 AM This is awesome write, William--loved the way you swapped two lines in each stanza. BIG congrats on your TOP win. William Kelii Kekaula June 29, 2020 at 11:30 AM Many thanks my friend, Vijay, for your astute observations -- Aloha~@wk

John Watt June 28, 2020 at 6:30 PM Nice job on the double swap quatrain, William with some great mariner imagery going on. Congratulations on your top placement ~ John William Kelii Kekaula June 28, 2020 at 8:54 PM I am indebted to your generosity my dear friend, John, I am humble to your kindness -- Aloha~@wk

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2020 at 5:11 PM very well done and won, william. A very masculine poem with manly images. William Kelii Kekaula June 28, 2020 at 5:18 PM I am genuinely gratified for your kindness, Andrea, much thanks indeed -- Aloha~@wk

Joseph May June 28, 2020 at 3:32 PM An ocean journey borne by fair winds, love the double swap William, Beautiful write, Congrats on your win William Kelii Kekaula June 28, 2020 at 3:38 PM I am truly glad to have participated in this challenging contest of yours, Joseph, and kindly appreciated your thoughtfulness -- Aloha~@wk

Aditi Mishra June 28, 2020 at 2:46 PM This muse of yours has got a classic touch of storytelling, magic, wonders and observations William. A brilliant write. Congratulations on your win! :) William Kelii Kekaula June 28, 2020 at 3:33 PM I appreciate your thoughtful and insightful share, Aditi, -- Aloha~@wk

Jan Allison June 4, 2020 at 1:28 PM wow William what a super tale of the sea, this is such a challenging form I don't think I am up to it! good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx William Kelii Kekaula June 4, 2020 at 4:41 PM Thanks a whole lot, wonderful Jan, for I am touched -- Aloha~@wk

Connie Marcum Wong June 4, 2020 at 4:06 AM I really love this wonderful taste of the sea William. I am putting this tale in my Faves. I hope to see it a top winner my friend. Aloha, Connie xxoo William Kelii Kekaula June 4, 2020 at 4:23 AM Mahalo nui, Connie, I appreciate your wonderful island-style thoughtfulness that gives that little 'umph' in the message -- Aloha, William