My Mistress, the Sea

There is a longing to the sea
	When gazing at the glossy floor.
Time and tides roll in and out,
	Lonely waves upon distant shores.
A siren’s call from distant ports,
	Shipwrecking lips and sunset eyes.
She loves like a tempest and then
	The ghostly chill of dark goodbyes.
My creative inspiration
	Wrapped in myth and mystery,
An ode to men of fire and steel.
	My mistress the luminous sea.
Oh, what romantic tales you weave,
Sweet hope you come yet death you leave.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Perrin Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 8:07 AM
Wow! I love the way you write, beautiful poem Phil :-) x
Capitano Avatar
October 11, 2019 at 7:09 AM
Thanks Elaine, its always great to find new fans. I appreciate your visits and comments.
Gentry Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 6:56 PM
I like this form you used for your distant shores poem. Beautiful imagery!
Capitano Avatar
June 25, 2018 at 7:18 AM
Thanks Susan, I really appreciate you visiting and commenting. Namaste.
Rose  Avatar
May 16, 2018 at 3:51 PM
The sea can be a volatile and tempestuous mistress, I have enjoyed your poem today Phil, thanks for dropping in .
Pandit Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 8:39 AM
I have to find out more about this form you wrote, Phil. I am impressed by your way with words..excellent poem. Hope to read more gems from you, soon.
Capitano Avatar
May 15, 2018 at 4:23 AM
Thanks for the kind words Vijay. I look forward to reading your attempt at quatorzain. Namaste.
DiMino Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 6:56 AM
Love the sea! Great write.
Capitano Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 7:37 AM
Thanks Joe for stopping by and commenting. Have a great day.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 13, 2018 at 6:58 AM
I love the sea! You have described her well! And never turn your back on the mistress! ;)
Capitano Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 7:36 AM
Thanks Kim, the sea has always fascinated me. :)
Sands Avatar
May 11, 2018 at 8:29 AM
Wow , this is a great poem Phil! Captivating :)
Capitano Avatar
May 11, 2018 at 8:54 AM
Thanks, glad you liked it.
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