Daver Austin Poet Free verse

On a Ship To Endpoint Isle

I am sailing on a ship to Endpoint Isle
The waves are fierce    very high
Blown by a wind has flecked and scarred the deck
With folds    like dried    old skin
A gull plummets down    then    up
Thrust sky-high alike a crumpled page of yesterday's news
I've dizzy-staggered to the cabin where stands our captain
All in white    his face testament to completion
I would be put ashore    and    this request on tongue-tip
But    somehow    all is as should be
I stand    at last    resigned
Watch the roiling sea
The journey now seems endless    with little let-up
Save moments when the waves beat back upon themselves
And    when the salt air stings
I know that I am still alive

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Andrea Dietrich May 7, 2010 at 3:43 PM this is very creative, Dave, I can gather the man is to be exiled there to endpoint Isle? That's a good title for this great poem about a man who has "resigned" himeself to sure fate! LUv, andrea

Raul Moreno October 9, 2009 at 3:07 AM Daver, congrats on being featured this week...Raul

Elaine George October 8, 2009 at 2:52 AM Sometimes we just have to go with the flow. Much to ponder in this evokative write, my friend. Love, Lainie

Barbara Gorelick October 7, 2009 at 3:26 PM Congrats Dave-r on your featured poem. i took the journey with you. BG

Sara Kendrick October 5, 2009 at 4:15 PM Congratulations on this well writte poem being featured this week. Keep writing. Sara

October 5, 2009 at 12:54 PM Nice use of imagery to take us on the journey with you. So much depth here. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Way to go! Wishing you ongoing success with your writing. Karen

James Fraser October 5, 2009 at 11:10 AM Congratulations on your feature poem this week Daver, a wonderful write and as i mentioned below, i love poems about the water >> James

James Peranteau October 5, 2009 at 9:45 AM Priceless Mr. Austin !,....to be in your shoes for this write,...I felt the winds !!! Great piece,..and Congratulations on your feature ! james

Carrie Richards October 5, 2009 at 7:36 AM What an amazing poem....those last lines...are so profound. Congratulations on this well deserved featured piece. ~ Love, Carrie

Carol Sunshine Brown October 5, 2009 at 3:38 AM Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Daver. Love, Carol

Brian Strand October 4, 2009 at 11:29 PM Congrats on your feature poem this week Marycile.Rgds Brian

James Fraser May 26, 2009 at 3:32 PM I love poems of the water Daver, and this is another nice write, James

Sharon Winter July 19, 2008 at 6:05 AM Incredible write. Imagery so powerful I started feeling a little sea-sick. Just kidding. Powerful meaning behind your words. Well done. Love, Shar

Kristin Reynolds July 19, 2008 at 3:40 AM YES! This is still our biggest dream - sailing around the world where you TRULY know that you are LIVING LIFE!!! Yes! Great poem my friend, very inspiring. :) Love Kristin

Michael Jordan July 18, 2008 at 8:41 PM I loved the way this poem ended - very well done - blessings