Michael Ainsley Poet Free verse

My Mind a Ship In Darkness

My mind a ship in darkness                                                                                                             How shall you carry me                                                                                                                   My heart cut off from loving                                                                                                                         Is longing to be free                                                                                                                                    To sail out in the morning                                                                                                                                             Upon the early tide                                                                                                                              And live with in the elements                                                                                                             Where truth and strength abide                                                                                                       My thoughts are done with islands                                                                                                  Where the golden memories play                                                                                                  For that vision seen was but a dream                                                                                                          Like fog that burns away                                                                                                                         And if the rocks should catch me up                                                                                                  How shall I greet the day                                                                                                                                            So many thoughts are anchored there                                                                                         From ships that passed this way                                                                                                             So many swells have come and gone                                                                                               And beaten on the shore                                                                                                                  You'd think the isle would brake away                                                                                               Be gone and be no more                                                                                                                But still the ancient cliffs are hung                                                                                               Like shadows in the sky                                                                                                             And still the Sirens songs are sung                                                                                              A lovers lullaby                                                                                                                               My soul my only compass now                                                                                                     What lessons shall you teach                                                                                                       As passion sets my course for me                                                                                                                                                Once more into the breach                                                                                                                               Yet calmly to and steady on                                                                                                         Though gale and storm draw near                                                                                                  My soul is this immortal thing                                                                                                           That strides beyond my fear                                                                                                            And gives my life an openness                                                                                                                        That does not measure cost                                                                                                                  For much I learned of beauty                                                                                                                         By what I loved and lost

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Sigrid Ermine May 31, 2020 at 3:47 AM Perfect pace. Windswept course. This poem is a fine example of classic, assured writing.

Debbie Duncan April 21, 2017 at 4:09 PM Nice one Michael :)

Poet Destroyer A September 12, 2013 at 1:32 PM wow! Michael... wow! every line pulled me in, in hopes the ending would seek a light house... wow! Love this one....Linda

Andrea Dietrich September 12, 2013 at 12:41 AM amazing poetry from you, Michael.

Allan Koven August 25, 2013 at 11:52 AM Well done Michael. A life lived through a poem's history. I came to many of the same conclusions. So when we think we are alone with these thoughts, poems like yours tell us otherwise. Allan

Karen Anglesey August 24, 2013 at 6:56 PM captivating lines and visuals. I was pulled into this from the beginning. "My soul my only compass now" So much faith in that one line. Very inspiring :)

Donna Jones August 23, 2013 at 4:16 PM Michael...this rang of broken hearts and daring to love again...fear of it...anyway that's where I went....I fell in love with your poem.... Michael Ainsley August 23, 2013 at 8:31 PM Thank You Donna. Instead of thinking of hearts breaking--try thinking of them deepening with expeariance that will in rich them as time passes.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri August 17, 2013 at 12:48 AM Aha wow and im d admiral eh i mean admirer of this poem coz i was impresd with d anchoring vessel metaphor throughout. Kudos 4 d rhymin. Michael Ainsley August 18, 2013 at 3:39 PM thank you so much

Anne-Lise Andresen August 14, 2013 at 1:58 AM - Michael, this is a wonderful poem, one of your best! - You are very talented! - Have a nice day! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Michael Ainsley August 19, 2013 at 1:23 PM thanks Anne

Christine Phillips August 12, 2013 at 1:30 PM Beautiful...I can feel your passion deep down in this piece. Each line in this poem was well thought of and blends perfectly well. A lovely poem. Michael Ainsley August 18, 2013 at 3:42 PM means a lot ,thank you

Sean L Sanders August 11, 2013 at 9:59 AM Very nicely said poet love the story of life live and lost. Michael Ainsley August 18, 2013 at 3:48 PM thanks Sean :Glad you enjoyed the trip.

Andrea Dietrich August 9, 2013 at 7:36 AM this is profound and heartfelt at the same time.A lovely read. I really enjoyed it and I admire your philosophy on life! Michael Ainsley August 19, 2013 at 1:24 PM thank you Andrea

Cherie Thomas August 8, 2013 at 6:13 AM Wow!! This is truly Fantastic, write micheal. I did not want it to end,, a beautiful flow of details and emotions, woven into this beautifully written poem. You really ROCK!!!:0) ~<3~ Cherie thankyou4 sharing Michael Ainsley August 23, 2013 at 8:33 PM thank you Cherie

Eileen Manassian August 7, 2013 at 6:19 AM What an amazingly beautiful lilting tale....I loved the imagery, the depth of emotion, the beauty in every line! WONDERFUL! I agree with Sue-Ellen! A 7 and a FAV. Thanks for your lovely comments on Ophelia...that came from the depths of my heart. So glad that you found a respondent chord. :) Michael Ainsley August 23, 2013 at 8:34 PM Michael Ainsley August 7, 2013 at 6:40 AM always greatful

Sue-Ellen Newman August 7, 2013 at 4:27 AM Bravo, brilliant write, excellent rhythm and flow, imagery perfect, I so enjoyed this poem a wee 7 here dear friend and a fav, blessings sueellen Michael Ainsley August 7, 2013 at 6:43 AM So glad you liked it .