Ghosts On the Water

ghosts on the water
Captains courageous
Out hunting for whale
Ghosts on the water
Still under sail

Whales are all gone now
Time goes so fast
Ghosts on the water
Still a'fore the mast

Yesterday beckons
But no one can see
The ghosts on the water
Still sailing the sea

Hunting for schools
That no longer exist
Ghosts on the water
Sail on in the mist

Captains courageous
Out hunting for blue
Souls lost in stasis
A captain and crew

Looking for something
Fighting waves and the gales
Ghosts on the water
Still under sail

A sailor's adventure
Going where the wind blows
When will the sea bite?
Nobody knows

Ships nonexistent
Hunting whales also lost
Ghosts on the water
Whatever the cost
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 5:21 PM
Hello Roger Turner, this is such a haunting tale. Ihave enjoyed. have a nice evening my friend.
Turner Avatar
June 22, 2019 at 5:01 PM
thanks Darlene. I am glad you enjoyed it. you have a nice evening as well
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