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I Am the Blue Marlin

I AM THE BLUE MARLIN* I was made To venture undulating time And chase the tides forever facing forward Through glinting waves by unknown shores — I migrate The oceans’ warm currents for Thousands of miles yearly, continuing Always onward, always embraced by water I am The mighty blue marlin mirroring a sight Of the blue heavens above, divinely I was created to breathe and to glide As this ocean life’s own, Yet by His magnificent, pure Holy design, I am Powerful, challenging, defying death often I leap Above the rolling waves into radiant light As water gleaming streams off my sides Over the scars of hooks still there by fishers’ tries I am a blue marlin Born and destined to survive for decades In sparkling waves observed by my sparkling eyes, Loving the eternal swim through His created Waters that brought our planet to life. ——————————————————————- * I see the blue marlin as a vibrant metaphor for my life (& others) who refuse to give in to Death before our Father God’s chosen time for us & our work for Hm here is done. Thank (c) sally young eslinger 8/19/2023 Thanks be to God (Prayer & all other means of support are needed to restore our oceans. Help Green Peace; 4oceans.com: Nature conservancy. + others) Time is running out…

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David Fisher

Date: 9/5/2023 4:02:00 PM

Enjoyed your poem and it's also a joy to learn something in the reading...Haven't thought much about the marlin, but it's interesting and love the metaphor at the end!

Bill Baker

Date: 9/4/2023 4:23:00 PM

A FAV for my list, Sally. Your imagery is eloquent, and your reference to God's creation is on spot. We've been given a beautiful world to live in, a world that can supply all of our earthly needs; yet we continually abuse her as a whole of humanity. We must acknowledge our gift and cherish our Creator. Your choice of words brough power to the vision of the Blue Marlin. I enjoyed reading your poetry, Sally. Glad to hear of God's blessing of healing for you. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/1/2023 6:30:00 AM

Amen. This is a wonderful way of expressing your faith.

Ink Empress

Date: 8/27/2023 2:51:00 AM

A strong soul despite so much in life still keeps going, thats what i felt as i read this beautiful poem, what a most creative concept and metaphor used here for life , and i love the way you’ve gone so descriptive especially your oceanic wordplay .. i love the line “ i am a blue marlin, born and destined to survive” i felt so much reading that. You are truly a very talented poetess. I hope you are well. Sending always light

Sally Eslinger
Date: 8/31/2023 2:51:00 AM

Empress, I thank you! Your creative talent honors me & i am humbled. Thank you for writing of how this poem touched you. The blue marlin flashed before my thoughts one day,,,also moving as the fish was the early shmbol for Christian. Sending you hugs!

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/22/2023 2:21:00 AM

We go hand in hand where health is concerned. After a month of hospital and rest, I still feel unwell. But Thy will be done, is our prayer. Your poem is fantastically beautiful. Great personification.

Sally Eslinger
Date: 8/31/2023 3:00:00 AM

Victor! I treasure your heartfelt comment. I’m just returning here after 10 days off my ipad for an op + recovery. They actually restored bloodflow in left leg to 100%! I cheer God, the drs, Jim, & all PSp’s sent love! Victor, i hope you are improving…I will talk to God abt you. love you, dear friend! sally

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/21/2023 5:28:00 AM

Wow! Magnificent writing. "I was made To venture undulating time And chase the tides forever facing forward Through glinting waves by unknown shores — " You get a FAV from me. So much like our individual spirits, each of us leaping and flopping into the waves of experience. Rising for another marvelous try. Wet, soggy, broken sometimes to seeming bits...yet higher and deeper our next fly. Love it! Great read!

Sally Eslinger
Date: 8/31/2023 3:10:00 AM

Joe, sweet, strong, circumspect, God-linked Joe! Yes, you understand! And, while we do all you beautifully note, we survive Death’s trolling snatching of us with battles of bait-and-catch! But Survive we will, for our work is not yet done! My big hugs & SO GLAD BLUE MARLIN TOUCHED YOU!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/20/2023 3:41:00 PM

what a wonderful tribute to an exceptional finned one, dear friend, sorry to hear you haven't been well, I will pray you are restored to good health soon, thinking of you always, Vie :)

Sally Eslinger
Date: 8/20/2023 6:19:00 PM

Sister poet, VIE, thanks! For your comment & esp. for your devout prayer! Love you, sally