Jerry Hackett Poet Rhyme

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 February 28, 2018 at 7:01 PM Hello Jerry,I felt that i was partof your poem while i read. Have a nice evening my friend. Jerry Hackett March 1, 2018 at 3:55 AM Thanks, and may you have a great day

Susan Ashley February 25, 2018 at 11:53 AM Elegant melancholy Jerry. A beautiful, emotional and deep metaphoric poem. Superb and heartfelt! Congratulations on your wonderful win! Jerry Hackett February 25, 2018 at 4:22 PM Susan, Thanks, I never thought of melancholy but your are correct, thanks again

Line Gauthier February 24, 2018 at 4:47 PM Still a FAVE for me. Back with congrats, Jerry. Jerry Hackett February 25, 2018 at 4:24 PM And I'm back with a thanks...Thanks.

Connie Marcum Wong February 24, 2018 at 3:33 PM This lovely piece is tinged with sadness. So well-written Jerry! Congratulations on your wonderful win! : ) Jerry Hackett February 25, 2018 at 4:24 PM Connie, Thank you very much.

John Hamilton February 24, 2018 at 1:53 PM Nice write Jerry, nice placement, thanks for your entry! Jerry Hackett February 25, 2018 at 4:23 PM Joh, thanks. Folks like you make PS a nice place to visit.

Line Gauthier February 4, 2018 at 9:23 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 February 6, 2018 at 7:40 AM Thanks, yes I like the title too.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 4, 2018 at 8:55 AM Beautiful eloquent piece Jerry, lump in the throat affecting. Hugs mo Jerry Hackett February 5, 2018 at 3:47 AM Thanks Mo Jerry Hackett February 5, 2018 at 3:47 AM Thanks Mo