Floating Above Waves

Floating above waves wept his child Her arms flailing to sustain life As fierce currents engulfed and smiled Tormenting the souls fleeing strife Frenzied escape from plunged nonlife On that makeshift vessel they piled Giving up home, life for a life Floating above waves wept his child Seeking a land of peace, beguiled He sought hope for daughter and wife “Your house, safe passage,” was reviled Her arms flailing to sustain life Deceit cut his core like a knife Overloaded goods, pride defiled No shores for the sound of the Fife As fierce currents engulfed and smiled Her sweet voice called, so meek, so mild Her child innocence drowned in rife Touching fingertips, weakness riled Tormenting the souls fleeing strife At home, a doctor and mid-wife Now loud voices and waves reign wild He was rescued, no afterlife Watching her pink scarf undefiled Floating above waves In memory of all those who have lost their lives on perilous sea journeys in hope of a better life. Date: 02/04/23 Sponsor: Joseph May Double the fun poetry contest Howmanysyllables.com, 8 syllables per line Rhymezone.com