Valsa George Poet Rhyme

On a Stormy Night

Out in the sea, sailing on a stormy night
With the wind sweeping in fury all around
The racing clouds veiling the moon from sight
Leaving the land for Darkness to surround

The soft sibilance of waves
Growing into a tumultuous roar
The rising tides touching heaven’s seams
And the foamy surf breaking in wild uproar

No beacon to brighten up the gloom
Nor a brave soul around to seek for aid
Face to face with imminent doom
He struggled to wrench through dreads’ ugly hold

On a Benign force, his faith strongly lain
With hope newly springing in his manly chest
Braving the tides and routing the pain
He pushed the oars and paddled to the coast.


July 26, 2022

~ Placed Third~

Sailing Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Julia Ward

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Heidi Sands August 9, 2022 at 5:56 PM Congratulations for your win :)

Christuraj Alex August 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM A very beautiful depiction as it is the case with all your works. I could feel the entire scene. Congratulations!

Julia Ward August 9, 2022 at 8:58 AM This did well in my contest, "Sailing", Valsa. You need to get rid of the capital letter in the way you put "Darkness" and "Benign", though. I am not sure why you did that.

Sotto Poet July 27, 2022 at 7:27 AM Something which will surely happen to a seaman in a violent storm. Valsa, I think the resolution to this tumultuous incident that you have so eloquently explained should be a pleasant one. Best wishes for the contest

Rico Leffanta July 26, 2022 at 6:58 PM So many venture into the sea without planning how and where to disembark, and where there is no place to climb out, they get hammered to death by the waves. Too frequently tourists and refugees pay the price. Enjoyed, Valsa! Aloha!

Vladislav Raven July 26, 2022 at 3:05 PM Hi Valsa, I do love writes that have to do with the sea and its dangers. You describe the peril so well in this wonderful write. The sea is so unforgiving, it can change at any moment. Good luck in the contest. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs ..... Mike.

Andrea Dietrich July 26, 2022 at 12:23 PM you make it sound so perilous. Good descriptive writing.

Victor Buhagiar July 26, 2022 at 8:59 AM Dear Valsa, must have been madness to sail stormy sea. Yet you came out with flying colors.

Vijay Pandit July 26, 2022 at 5:57 AM A stormy night will do that every time to a sailor. I like the happy ending of this troubled episode you so eloquently describe, Valsa. Best to you.

Tom Cunningham July 26, 2022 at 12:42 AM The sea can be so unforgiving Valsa, many have perished in it. Best of luck in the contest. Tom