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In Ellen's Wake

I’ve moved amongst raging white caps
With the wind and spray and stinging flaps
A now meaningless course with little chance
The final few steps of my ship’s last dance

My hands release the spinning wheel
Now just a piece of useless steel
I now await the crash of the wave 
I'm so alone, no need to be brave 

She sailed with me across the seas
Once more I want to feel her breeze
Grant my wish my Neptune please
I miss her fair winds and following seas

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/28/2018 7:01:00 PM

Hello Jerry,I felt that i was partof your poem while i read. Have a nice evening my friend.

Jerry Hackett
Date: 3/1/2018 3:55:00 AM

Thanks, and may you have a great day

Susan Ashley

Date: 2/25/2018 11:53:00 AM

Elegant melancholy Jerry. A beautiful, emotional and deep metaphoric poem. Superb and heartfelt! Congratulations on your wonderful win!

Jerry Hackett
Date: 2/25/2018 4:22:00 PM

Susan, Thanks, I never thought of melancholy but your are correct, thanks again

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/24/2018 4:47:00 PM

Still a FAVE for me. Back with congrats, Jerry.

Jerry Hackett
Date: 2/25/2018 4:24:00 PM

And I'm back with a thanks...Thanks.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/24/2018 3:33:00 PM

This lovely piece is tinged with sadness. So well-written Jerry! Congratulations on your wonderful win! : )

Jerry Hackett
Date: 2/25/2018 4:24:00 PM

Connie, Thank you very much.

John Hamilton

Date: 2/24/2018 1:53:00 PM

Nice write Jerry, nice placement, thanks for your entry!

Jerry Hackett
Date: 2/25/2018 4:23:00 PM

Joh, thanks. Folks like you make PS a nice place to visit.

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/4/2018 9:23:00 AM

Lovely, beautiful poem. The title leaves you wondering if it's more than the name of the ship and that adds another depth to the read. A FAVE for me.

Jerry Hackett
Date: 2/6/2018 7:40:00 AM

Thanks, yes I like the title too.