Beryl Edmonds Poet Ballade

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Written - 29th May 2024

 B - Type of forms poetry contest - Sponsored by: Constance La France 

 

 

Simple Sailor Sam

"over the waters blue the night winds sigh, the breakers roar”...Lord Byron
I love to be upon the sea
When’er the tides are high 
For rough sea does not bother me
Or thunder of the sky
Of this maybe you wonder why
It’s just the way I am
Unafraid and so brave am I 
I’m Simple Sailor Sam.

Sailing along I sing with glee 
Until the night is nigh
A time to rest this busy bee
To acquire earned shut eye
How quickly time goes floating by
I’m not a lonesome man
As my adventures keep me spry
I’m Simple Sailor Sam.

There’s lots to explore o’er the sea
Dolphins come to say Hi
With acrobatics that cheer me
As I am sailing by
For scenery I have the sky
A gift to an helmsman 
Such a jolly sea dog am I
I’m Simple Sailor Sam.

So my hearties please do not cry
I do the best I can
Roaming raging tempests am I 
I’m Simple Sailor Sam.

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Constance La France June 25, 2024 at 6:59 AM Beryl, congratulations on your win in my contest, and love your poem, quote chosen, and image, Constance Beryl Edmonds June 25, 2024 at 7:48 AM Thank you Constance, without your contest there’d be no Simple Sailor Sam, I enjoyed the challenge very much… Beryl

Valsa George June 23, 2024 at 5:02 AM I really liked your Simple Sailor Sam. This poem has a sweet flow. Brave Sam is a true sailor who enjoys every day of his life out in the sea, never afraid of the stormy weather. Well written dear Sam in a hilarious mood. Beryl Edmonds June 23, 2024 at 10:53 AM Thank you Valsa, oh to be a sailor on the raging sea, wouldn’t do for me. Bless you, Beryl

Paula Goldsmith June 11, 2024 at 7:41 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading this fun write again. Have a great/blessed day writing away..................

Tonye George June 10, 2024 at 11:42 AM Congratulations Beryl on your win. Cheers. Beryl Edmonds June 10, 2024 at 12:04 PM Thank you again Tonye, I’m thrilled with the win in Constance’s contest…Beryl

Crystol Woods June 9, 2024 at 4:34 PM Wonderful flow! Love this! Beryl Edmonds June 9, 2024 at 5:47 PM Thank you Crystol, I appreciate that… Beryl

David Crandall June 9, 2024 at 2:08 PM Yay - Simple Sailor Sam! Fun! Beryl Edmonds June 9, 2024 at 5:46 PM Thank you David, pleased you enjoyed the read and thought it fun… Beryl

Robert Gorelick June 6, 2024 at 12:12 PM Love the rollicking spirit of your verse. A navy ship was my home for thirty-eight months. You have reminded me of the best times of my enlistment. Request permission to come aboard! All my best, Robert Beryl Edmonds June 6, 2024 at 4:13 PM Thank you Robert, you were on a navy ship for over three years, bless you and well done. Permission to come aboard granted, two sailors is better than one, what fun it’d be upon the raging sea… Beryl

Tonye George June 2, 2024 at 12:11 PM Lovely time sailing Sam. A great piece Beryl. Cheers. Beryl Edmonds June 5, 2024 at 1:43 AM Thank you Tonye for reading and commenting, appreciated… Beryl

Sara Kendrick June 1, 2024 at 2:54 AM This one reads like a good contender for the B contest. Way to go. I enjoyed reading about Simple Sam. Keep on writing. Sara K Beryl Edmonds June 5, 2024 at 1:42 AM Thank you so much Sara, glad you enjoyed the tale of the sea. Keep writing too… Beryl

I Am Anaya May 31, 2024 at 8:11 PM Such beautiful rhythm and stride, Beryl. A Sea Shanty, The sea a sailor's dream you made come to life. I really enjoyed, my dear friend! Beryl Edmonds June 5, 2024 at 1:40 AM Dear Anaya, thank you, I’m pleased you enjoyed reading Sam’s song of the sea… Beryl

Victor Buhagiar May 31, 2024 at 2:25 AM Lovely poem which should do well in the contest. Great rhyme and shows your love of the sea. Blessings. Beryl Edmonds May 31, 2024 at 2:56 AM Thank you Victor, I do love the sea and its mystery. Blessings returned… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith May 30, 2024 at 11:13 AM What a fun "Simple Sailor Sam" read/write. Great Picture... Love It... "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have A Fun Day Writing Away.......... Beryl Edmonds May 30, 2024 at 5:40 PM Thank you Paula, I have read your poem written in the same theme, have commented too, it’s great… Blessings, Beryl

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 30, 2024 at 9:36 AM Dear Beryl, your poem is full of delights with its rollicking rhythm and seafaring spirit. You transported me aboard Sam's ship, reveling in nature's wonders amidst the "raging tempests." Your playful rhymes and joyous refrain capture the unbound freedom of a life at sea. A rousing maritime adventure penned with a poet's heart - bravo, my hearty! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Beryl Edmonds May 30, 2024 at 5:40 PM Dear poetry pal Daniel, thank you for your wonderful review. Blessings returned to you, my hearty… Beryl