Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

Sailing Mystic Seas

I've sailed across many mystic seas
while hazy moonlight washed over me.
I watched glittering stars shine till dawn,
then closed wearied eyes and stifled a yawn.

By shadowed lantern light I have written verses
about flying fish and Charybdis' guzzling curses;
of humpback whales that breach crested waves
then plunge the ocean's depth to watery graves

My mended sails still flutter in whistling winds,
and as sunset glows on a horizon of sequins,
upon the vastness of the seas, I will ere remain.
A simpler life there, I am sure to ascertain

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Susan Ashley October 16, 2020 at 9:28 PM Jenna, I had to come read the original poem to your contest entry “Crested Waves” and I’m so glad I did! I just love the serene spirit of this exquisite poem. Your stunning imagery captured my imagination and heart and brought me into the beauty of solitude. Loved the horizon of sequins. Your talent shines, my inspiring friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Linda Alice Fowler September 23, 2020 at 5:41 AM A simple life would be nice, especially sailing the seas. You paint a beautiful picture Jenna. I always enjoy reading your work. Linda

Chris Lane September 14, 2020 at 5:57 PM “Upon oceans and seas, I will ere remain A simpler life there I'm sure to ascertain“ I love this, Jenna. This means everything to me. I’m always searching for the perfect moment, or just being in the present moment. Sounds really simple, but very hard to grasp. You did that here. Beautiful write, my friend. Bravo! Jenna Logan September 14, 2020 at 10:52 PM Thank you for reading me, Chris. Sometimes a moment of such solitude as described here is as close to perfect as we can get. I appreciate your visit and it's nice to have you here.

John Castellenas September 1, 2020 at 12:34 AM I loved how you used the words. Made the reader see and know the need of your words. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry dear Jenna. Jenna Logan September 3, 2020 at 2:29 PM Thank you very much, John.

Gershon Wolf August 31, 2020 at 6:50 AM Dreamy, misty-marvelous, Jenna. A belated congrats to you on POTD. :) gw Jenna Logan August 31, 2020 at 1:27 PM Thanks so much, Gershon.

Arturo Michael August 30, 2020 at 5:42 PM A dreamy write with vivid imagery...Congratulations Jenna Logan on POTD... Jenna Logan August 31, 2020 at 1:27 PM Thanks for the kind remarks, Arturo.

Robert Lindley August 30, 2020 at 1:34 PM Love this wonderfully wrought piece my friend. Congratulations on this exceptional creation being chosen as POTD! A fav... God bless.. Jenna Logan August 31, 2020 at 1:27 PM Thank you, Robert.

Silent One August 30, 2020 at 10:48 AM Congrats on POTD... Jenna Logan August 31, 2020 at 1:26 PM Thank you very much.

Brandy Nicole August 29, 2020 at 5:48 PM "My sails still flutter in whistling winds" And that is the way it should always be. Congratulations Jenna, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Jenna Logan August 30, 2020 at 1:40 AM Thank you, Brandy.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 29, 2020 at 1:31 PM - Congratulations on your beautiful p.o.t.d., Jenna :) - // Anne-Lise :) Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 2:40 PM Hi Anne-Lise, and thanks so much for commenting.

Reneice Mowatt August 29, 2020 at 11:27 AM This is a good write Jenna! Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 2:39 PM Thank you very much, Reneice.

John Watt August 29, 2020 at 11:17 AM Jenna, it's great to see your poetic talents recognized with your 3rd POTD this month. There is much to enjoy in this delightful maritime ode, but my favorite line is "about flying fish and Charybdis curses". No curses here, only blessings... congrats and keep up the great writing! Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 2:38 PM I'm happy you liked it, John, and thanks for telling me what you liked best.

Sunlite Wanter August 29, 2020 at 10:21 AM I think you are quite a star! You write with such ease. Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 2:38 PM Thank you, Sun, but I can't match your bright Sunlite.

Paula Goldsmith August 29, 2020 at 9:37 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. A beautiful write on a "Sailing Mystic Seas." Enjoy your win and day............. Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 2:36 PM Thanks for reading and leaving your nice remarks, Paula.

Jennifer Proxenos August 29, 2020 at 8:21 AM What an awesome write Jenna, proud of you girl,- is this not the 3rd POTD this month - a poetess with yet untold talent. Wonderful honor, congratulations. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 8:27 AM Thank you so very much, Jennifer. It is the third, and I've no idea how that's possible, so I'll just say I appreciate the kind comments my writes are getting.

Jan Allison August 29, 2020 at 7:35 AM Dropping back with my congrats on a very well deserved POTD - I live on a little Island in the the middle of the irish sea its called 'the isle of Man' I'm not sure you have heard of it Jenna:-) hugs Jan xx Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 8:25 AM Thank you, Jan. Yes, I know where it is. Your views must be spectacular!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 29, 2020 at 5:24 AM Reads like a classic! Wonderful piece Jenna, congratulations on POTD! Warm hugs, xomo Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 5:57 AM Many hugs and thanks for your kindness, mo. ;)

Vijay Pandit August 29, 2020 at 5:22 AM Congrats Jenna on poem of the day--a lovely poem. Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 5:57 AM Thanks so much for commenting, Vijay.

Mark Koplin August 29, 2020 at 4:12 AM What a beautiful poem! Great imagery, “by lantern light” powerful imagery! Congratulations on potd Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 4:19 AM Thank you so much, Mark. This is quite a welcomed surprise.

John Gondolf August 29, 2020 at 4:08 AM Sailing the mystic seas with just the wind to guide your imagination, I could get lost in these thoughts. A beautiful piece Jenna, congrats on POTD. Hugs, John Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 4:17 AM Thanks for your congrats and comments, John.

Tom Cunningham August 29, 2020 at 1:07 AM Back with congratulations Jenna on POTD. Enjoy the honour and have a great weekend. Tom Jenna Logan August 29, 2020 at 3:09 AM Good morning, Tom. You come bearing good news...but then your comments are always good news. Thank you, and enjoy your weekend, too!

Quoth Theraven August 28, 2020 at 10:13 PM Jenna, Enjoyed the voyage in this Rhyme. Warms an old sailor's heart. -Richard Jenna Logan August 28, 2020 at 11:04 PM aww, thanks for that. Climb aboard.

Krish Radhakrishna August 28, 2020 at 1:06 PM Beautifully done! A lovely description of the journey that says something about life’s journey itself. Reminds me of Tennyson’s “Crossing the bar!” Jenna Logan August 28, 2020 at 11:03 PM John, thank you ;) John Hamilton August 28, 2020 at 7:38 PM Uh you are also a real poet Jenna, don't underestimate your talent! Jenna Logan August 28, 2020 at 2:19 PM A great comparison to his journey, though he is a real poet. Thanks, Krish.

Rico Leffanta August 28, 2020 at 11:45 AM Well done. Aloha! Rico Jenna Logan August 28, 2020 at 12:54 PM Hi, Rico, and thank you.

John Hamilton August 28, 2020 at 9:28 AM Another wonderful write Jenna, I love the sea, actually live 3 blocks from the lake shore, enjoyed this write! Jenna Logan August 28, 2020 at 12:54 PM Thank you very sincerely, John. I've always been mesmerized by the sea. You're lucky like Jan to live so close to water.

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