Sail For Sale

The rain 
takes the rein 
to reign, 
For the seas 
will seize the ability 
he sees to have ease,
And when waters raise
they'll raze his boat 
beneath the rays 
leaving him lost
for days
I say--

Then, if it stays afloat,
I can buy a new used boat;


March 18, 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Leiser Avatar
March 29, 2016 at 6:09 PM
Congrats on your win, Sam :)
Jameson Avatar
March 30, 2016 at 11:08 AM
Thank you, Laura-- very kind of you :)
A. Sharma Avatar
March 29, 2016 at 3:02 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning write Sam..
Jameson Avatar
March 29, 2016 at 12:49 PM
Thank you very much, Dr. Upma-- much appreciated :)
Allison Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 1:54 PM
many congrats on your win great wordplay Sam:-) hugs jan xx
Jameson Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 5:40 PM
Many thanks, Jan-- I appreciate the warm regards :)
Roper Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 9:22 AM
Good write, Sam, congratulations on your win!!
Jameson Avatar
March 28, 2016 at 11:41 AM
Thank you, Eve-- I appreciate the kind comment. Enjoy your day :)
La France Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 4:40 PM
Sam, a good one for the contest, best of luck, 7 ~
Jameson Avatar
March 20, 2016 at 4:45 PM
Thank you, Constance-- we'll see, either way I'm glad you enjoyed the read :)
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