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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June 3, 2022 at 11:09 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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June 3, 2022 at 9:06 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.
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September 15, 2016 at 1:25 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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September 13, 2016 at 11:29 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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March 2, 2015 at 12:18 AM
Congrats on ur winning awesome write Charles!
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March 1, 2015 at 7:57 PM
Charles, CONGRATS on your win. ThanXs for supporting my contest ~ SKAT ~
Allison Avatar
January 15, 2015 at 2:15 PM
lovely imagery here - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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January 15, 2015 at 9:07 AM
Congratulations Charles on your win.
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January 14, 2015 at 10:48 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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November 4, 2008 at 6:13 PM
Well deserved poem to be featured this week! A fine poem to read! ~ Carrie
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November 3, 2008 at 8:35 AM
Congratulations on your featured write of the week. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 5:37 AM
Charles - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week - I loved the ending - God Bless
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November 3, 2008 at 4:44 AM
Charles, congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week. Love, Carol
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November 2, 2008 at 5:58 PM
Brilliant example of this difficult form of poetry. lainie
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November 2, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Congatulations Charles on Poetry Soup featuring your poem "Life's Seven Seas." Vince
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