Ellen's Raft

Ellen's Raft

We sit above the darkened sea
A bench, my thoughts, and lonely me
Black waves rise igniting fear
And crash against my concrete pier

The mindful storm tears at me
No moon, no stars, just my sea
White caps pushed to meet the sky
Higher and higher the waves try 

Rescue her from that storm 
Deliver her dry and warm
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 11:01 AM
Lovely poem, Jerry. Love the imagery and emotion. Congrats on your win.
Hackett Avatar
January 8, 2018 at 5:00 AM
Thanks, its a simple one and I like it too. I think everyone likes sea stories.
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 6, 2018 at 3:59 AM
Congratulations on your placement with this wonderful poem Jerry! I really love how you ended it. : )
Hackett Avatar
January 8, 2018 at 4:57 AM
Connie, thank you so much. Yea, the ending bailed me out.
Pandit Avatar
December 31, 2017 at 7:47 AM
I enjoyed reading this poem--beautiful, well crafted line..superb ending.
Hackett Avatar
December 31, 2017 at 8:23 AM
Thanks, its a shorty
Hackett Avatar
December 31, 2017 at 8:23 AM
Thanks, its a shorty
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