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Written Jan 5 2026 for contest sponsored by Constance LaFrance but withdrawn

Shipwrecked

Shipwrecked on the island of love
A castaway alone with sea gulls
Stood up at the alter by handsome groom
Whose heart did falter blame blood moon
Not only a pregnant pause she is late
Refusing to abort swelling more each day
Sad is a fruit she bites a bitter taste
Glad to look forward to a new babe
She never gave up she was destined
To marry a soldier despite her sin
Being a mom before she wed another
The next Prince Charming my grandfather
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Fleming Avatar
February 18, 2026 at 9:19 AM
I have recounted this several times on the 'Soup' ...but here goes. I had an uncle who served in the Merchant Navy in WWII. He ended up a captain. One day he said to me: "lad, when shipwrecked never try to swim for it...however inviting the far shoreline might be. Cling to the wreckage...and eventually, it will bring you safely ashore." Wise words indeed! My best regards. :) john
Jones Avatar
February 18, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Thanks for passing along wide words John!
Rodrigues Avatar
January 6, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Wow, this is lovely! Chills!
Jones Avatar
January 6, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Thank you sweet Kim!
Wolf Avatar
January 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
This one summons up some almost-forgotten emotions, Karen. More real to me than perhaps it was intended to be. ~ Gramps
Jones Avatar
January 5, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Awwww. Hugs Gershon!
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