Life's Seven Seas

The sails are raised upon the ship "Unknown,"
to travel slowly on life's seven seas.
I look upon such things as I am shown,
in hopes to solve life's little mysteries.

I now am sailing with a gentle breeze-
to learn of what I can until I'm grown;
so I can handle life with greater ease.
The sails are raised upon the ship Unknown."

There's waves I find in life that have been blown,
upon my ship by other ones decrees.
My skills at sailing these rough waves have grown-
to travel slowly on life's seven seas.

The shores I look upon are laced with trees,
their colors looking like they have been sewn
by angels with embroidery degrees.
I look upon such things that I am shown.

The work I do sometimes I will bemoan,
but with it I have gained such victories!
I seek a light that never has been shown,
in hopes to solve life's little mysteries.

Sometimes these oceans seem like they will freeze,
still other nights it seems I sail alone.
It's then I get down on my hands and knees,
To pray to God because He's on the throne.
The sails are raised.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2007



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Date: 6/3/2022 11:09:00 AM
Charles, thanks so much for letting me know about your poem, which I had not read before. It is absolutely beautiful, and I enjoyed it so much it has become a FAVE for me. You are a gifted poet, and I hope you will stay in touch with me. I want to know anyone who writes like this better.
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Date: 6/3/2022 9:06:00 PM
Thank for reading this poem. I got this good because I had 2 amazing teachers on a different site around 17 years ago. I promise to stay in touch.
Date: 9/15/2016 1:25:00 PM
I love this write and enjoyed reading it so much that I read it twice and enjoyed it even more. Congratulations Charles on your placement in the contest. A (7) for me and a fav. I just love the sea and ships, I guess it is because I am a sailor's daughter. : ) Sharon
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Date: 9/13/2016 11:29:00 PM
CHARLES, Congratulations on your win. Thank you for supporting one of my contest. Stop by my blog "An Angels Tear" if you'd like. Smiles and Hugs..... LINDA
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Date: 3/2/2015 12:18:00 AM
Congrats on ur winning awesome write Charles!
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Date: 3/1/2015 7:57:00 PM
Charles, CONGRATS on your win. ThanXs for supporting my contest ~ SKAT ~
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Date: 1/15/2015 2:15:00 PM
lovely imagery here - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 1/15/2015 9:07:00 AM
Congratulations Charles on your win.
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Date: 1/14/2015 10:48:00 PM
Charles, Stopping by to say hi and wish you the best when it comes to any soup contest. Congratulations, on your win. Stop by my latest blog "A Penny For Your Thoughts." If you'd like:) Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 11/4/2008 6:13:00 PM
Well deserved poem to be featured this week! A fine poem to read! ~ Carrie
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Date: 11/3/2008 8:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your featured write of the week. Love, Shar
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Date: 11/3/2008 5:37:00 AM
Charles - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week - I loved the ending - God Bless
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Date: 11/3/2008 4:44:00 AM
Charles, congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/2/2008 5:58:00 PM
Brilliant example of this difficult form of poetry. lainie
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Date: 11/2/2008 5:07:00 PM
Congatulations Charles on Poetry Soup featuring your poem "Life's Seven Seas." Vince
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