Run Aground

There is a dash of salt in me
Garnered from my years at sea
Neptune, I honored and did plea
For the eternal calming lee
Then a hurricane winked at me
Such a storm was that lady 
I tried my best to sail and flee
But she was such a pretty she
Now we live beside a tree
My new anchor and salty me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Carber Avatar
October 7, 2018 at 9:22 AM
I love the metaphor, being married myself to an anchor-- and thank God for that! A very cool little poem, Jerry-- congrats on your win.
Hackett Avatar
October 7, 2018 at 3:17 PM
Thanks L.J. and its not the anchor that kills me its the chain.
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 4:26 PM
I could feel my smile instantly forming as I read your words "Then a hurricane winked at me Such a storm was that lady" I loved this sweet poem Jerry. Congratulations on your top win! : )
Hackett Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 5:02 PM
Connie, Thanks a million, and anchor's aweigh.
Gauthier Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 10:24 AM
Back with well deserved congrats on your gold medal win, Jerry. Bravo.
Gauthier Avatar
October 3, 2018 at 8:36 AM
Lovely, Jerry. A FAVE for me.
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