Outside the Headland

Leaking pontoon predicts my departure Impatient yacht chases nautical next Mislaid terrain erases my history Grim authorities in obvious places patrol Timidity prescribes aghast of tranquil abiding Windwaken, I'm admiring the Sea of Revolt Remarked upon in wonder, venture presents Treasure indiscernible beneath tumbled tumult Bold abandon condoned by bow of rationale Faithful lungs serenade the speed of sails inflated Turning back causes hair whipped vision to opaque Potential's yell propels me from return's persistence Society's twine allured by Twitter lunacy My social media expels expiring bubbles Sunk with rusty ruins of past governing Continents are considered impediments Ballast beckons ocean of observation Jubilation journeys my adjournment Angels guide navigation wide eyed Fleeing seabirds call for recognition Wave over waves of sweeping search Unlikely dream festered in slumber of time Shaken awake by inspiration's finger nails Carries message of necessary momentum Voyage for knowledge graces me Extremeties are empty, planets drift Virgin space accommodates galaxies Originally written April 2020 Submitted for John Hamilton's Free Verse of 2020 Contest