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Fair Winds

Fair winds and following seas. May full sails surge with scudding breeze. May peaceful moorings host your craft wherever indulgent winds waft. A toast now to your safe return. May choppy seas be left astern. May evening offer pleasing berth to ensconce in halcyon firth.

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Christina Bowring

Date: 7/28/2023 11:11:00 AM

A vey clever poem Linda - great writing! So enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Praying always for calm waters for us all.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 8/2/2023 7:02:00 AM

Thank you Christina. So nice to have you visit and leave such kind comments! :)

Christopher Grieves

Date: 6/22/2023 6:27:00 AM

This is a lovely use of seaworthy words and almost feeling like it should be accompanied by a swinging champagne bottle blessing!

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/23/2023 7:08:00 AM

Ooh. That sounds like a fine christening indeed. :) Many thanks for your visit and comments! :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/20/2023 1:15:00 PM

this is so sweet and lyrical. Love it.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/20/2023 1:22:00 PM

Many thanks Andrea. :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 6/18/2023 1:28:00 PM

Those are some lovely flowing winds.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/18/2023 1:47:00 PM

Thanks a lot! I appreciate your read and comment! :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/18/2023 11:40:00 AM

This is beautiful! Well written Linda. A joy to read today :)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/18/2023 1:46:00 PM

Hello Heidi. I am warmed by your sweet words. Thank you! :)

Michael Tor

Date: 6/18/2023 11:33:00 AM

Incredible poetry Linda. You are the wordsmith. Love the theme and the imagery to enjoy... Thank you for sharing...

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/18/2023 1:45:00 PM

You are so kind Michael. A gem of a guy! Thank you for your thoughtful comments! :)

Gary Radice

Date: 6/18/2023 5:26:00 AM

As I'm reading this I can envisage it being sung as a sea shanty Linda. :) I enjoyed the read. Cheers - Gary

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/18/2023 8:04:00 AM

Hello Gary. Long time no see. I'm really glad you enjoyed this poem. Thanks! cheers :)

Miranda Hawley

Date: 6/17/2023 7:24:00 PM

I learned a new word today. Halcyon, is the one I had to look up. I pray for "fair winds" all the time in life, at least they make living easier.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/18/2023 8:03:00 AM

Hi Miranda. I pray fair winds follow you throughout your day. Yes, it's easier to ride the horse in the direction he's going. LOL Thanks for commenting! :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 6/17/2023 4:02:00 PM

Wow this is truly beautiful Linda. A nautical themed poem like no other I have ever read before. It resonates almost as a blessing or fond wish to all sailors as they depart the shore. "to ensconce in halcyon firth" Wow I have never read a more poetic way of wishing peace and calm be encounted at sea. This has to be a Favourite. I hope others offer it the praise it deserves to make it POTD.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 6/18/2023 8:01:00 AM

Wowsa Svvie - what high praise for a little ditty! LOL. Thank you so much my friend. Have a good week! :)