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*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

Date: 8/7/2021 11:37:00 AM

I like the flow, rhyme and rhythm of this winner. Way to go. Congrats. Sara

Hilo Poet
Date: 8/7/2021 11:51:00 AM

I draw upon happily on each of your highlighted sharing, Sara, you are appreciated my friend, Aloha!

Greg Gaul

Date: 8/6/2021 1:15:00 PM

William, Poe would hear the ringing of the bells in this complex seafaring rime so skillfully sung. Congratulations.

Hilo Poet
Date: 8/6/2021 3:17:00 PM

A compelling pairing, Greg, truly an admirable poet of mine, I am grateful indeed my friend, Aloha!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/6/2021 10:06:00 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!

Hilo Poet
Date: 8/6/2021 10:10:00 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

Date: 8/6/2021 6:46:00 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

Hilo Poet
Date: 8/6/2021 10:04:00 AM

I am glad to have made the effort, Aniruddha, to showcase this worthy composition once again, thanks my friend, Aloha!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/6/2021 6:45:00 AM

Superb Quatrain. Congratulations on your win!

Hilo Poet
Date: 8/6/2021 10:00:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj, you are a dutiful friend, Aloha!

Funom Makama

Date: 6/29/2020 2:51:00 PM

This is awesome, so beautifully written. Well deserved placement.

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/29/2020 3:10:00 PM

Thank you so much, Funom -- Aloha~@William

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/29/2020 2:22:00 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.

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/29/2020 3:12:00 PM

A heart filled with gratefulness, my thoughtful Darlene -- Aloha~@William

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/29/2020 6:28:00 AM

This is awesome write, William--loved the way you swapped two lines in each stanza. BIG congrats on your TOP win.

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/29/2020 11:30:00 AM

Many thanks my friend, Vijay, for your astute observations -- Aloha~@wk

John Watt

Date: 6/28/2020 6:30:00 PM

Nice job on the double swap quatrain, William with some great mariner imagery going on. Congratulations on your top placement ~ John

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/28/2020 8:54:00 PM

I am indebted to your generosity my dear friend, John, I am humble to your kindness -- Aloha~@wk

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/28/2020 5:11:00 PM

very well done and won, william. A very masculine poem with manly images.

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/28/2020 5:18:00 PM

I am genuinely gratified for your kindness, Andrea, much thanks indeed -- Aloha~@wk

Joseph May

Date: 6/28/2020 3:32:00 PM

An ocean journey borne by fair winds, love the double swap William, Beautiful write, Congrats on your win

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/28/2020 3:38:00 PM

I am truly glad to have participated in this challenging contest of yours, Joseph, and kindly appreciated your thoughtfulness -- Aloha~@wk

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/28/2020 2:46:00 PM

This muse of yours has got a classic touch of storytelling, magic, wonders and observations William. A brilliant write. Congratulations on your win! :)

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/28/2020 3:33:00 PM

I appreciate your thoughtful and insightful share, Aditi, -- Aloha~@wk

Jan Allison

Date: 6/4/2020 1:28:00 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

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/4/2020 4:41:00 PM

Thanks a whole lot, wonderful Jan, for I am touched -- Aloha~@wk

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/4/2020 4:06:00 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

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/4/2020 4:23:00 AM

Mahalo nui, Connie, I appreciate your wonderful island-style thoughtfulness that gives that little 'umph' in the message -- Aloha, William