Larry Bradfield Poet Rhyme

I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud

I wandered lonely as a cloud
Captive to the wind and season
Storms around me raged with fury 
I was becalmed without reason

Oh, the wind was fickle some days
And at times it would cease to blow
Then I would meander softly
Unpropelled and no place to go

'Twas the sea and it kept me there
The domain of mermaids and whales
I was akin to Davey Jones
And belonged in seafaring tales

The wind in the mast sails afloat,
Is enough for those of us so chosen
A salty yarn of days long gone
Of a trip with a drunken bosun

Oh, I would go back to the seas
If I were of able body
All I ask's a fellow rover
And a full tankard of toddy

1-29-20
Contest: Famous Poetic Lines That Inspire
"I wandered lonely as a cloud' by William Wordsworth
Sponsor: Silent One

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Reggae Magnet August 2, 2020 at 9:27 PM Cute poem with a lofty end meandering in between, riding waves of changes as it floats along, beautiful write.

Connie Marcum Wong February 5, 2020 at 12:47 AM I love this delightful poem with its charming ending Larry. I am faving it! Congratulations on your win! xxoo Larry Bradfield February 16, 2020 at 10:33 PM Thank you Connie. I appreciate the gesture

Anne-Lise Andresen February 3, 2020 at 7:13 AM - Congratulations on your win, Larry :) - greetings from // Anne-Lise :) Larry Bradfield February 16, 2020 at 10:33 PM Thank you Anne-Lise

Heidi Sands February 2, 2020 at 12:04 PM Oh, I love this one. Congratulations Larry :) Larry Bradfield February 16, 2020 at 10:34 PM Thanks Heidi

Silent One February 2, 2020 at 6:44 AM This line inspired most of the poets, just like you.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..