Reel Steel

She was called the “pride of india”
Why? She was Brit-built …
They that faced the mighty ocean 
In ironsssssssssssssss
Ssss…Slugs but for the mighty wind
Blowing, blowing, blowing
Rolling over that ominous ocean
The men of steel!
No wheels….
but they reeled…. in
Goods worth more than gold
From India and all around 
Back to that mighty crown
Not steel, but gold! 
Dotted with colored gems
The real steel…
Could have done for themselves
Instead, did for that crown
Soft as down…
Why? 
The abyss knows
steel melts to molten tears
and the brewing cauldron knows
the rust bucket…


(10/31/21)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Kalavik Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM
A tribute to the sailing ship, Star of India? I toured it in San Diego when I was stationed there many years ago.
Woodrow Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 7:45 PM
More to the sailors but i thought about her when writing this … i did that tour too about a decade ago :)
Liguori Avatar
November 12, 2021 at 11:12 AM
I sense there is so much more to this poem than meets the eye, rich in history. Thank you for such intriguing words and sharing your poetry.
Woodrow Avatar
November 13, 2021 at 8:05 PM
Thank you for hosting :)
Dietrich Avatar
November 5, 2021 at 4:13 PM
As always, you rock the imagery, Susan!!! Well done
Woodrow Avatar
November 5, 2021 at 6:28 PM
Thank you :)
Kiser Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 4:44 PM
Very nicely depicted imagery.
Woodrow Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 7:31 PM
Thank you :)
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