Cecilia Macfarlane Poet Quatrain

The Formidable Sea

On this vessel for far too long.          
But as captain, I can't jump ship.      
The land taunts, to me you belong.  
Why did you agree to this trip.           

On board for just over a year.             
Mentally trying to stay strong.           
Losing my marbles I do fear.              
My career choice was very wrong.    

Crashing waves sing a mocking song.   
So you thought you could handle me.   
Vastness of my waves are headstrong.  
From me you will never be free.              

I will invade your dreams at night.       
Haunting nightmares I can prolong.
Decision you make should be right 
Accept, then can we can get along


Jan 25, 2020

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Kelly Deschler June 1, 2021 at 11:24 AM Indeed, we would like to find ourselves on more solid ground, but sometimes we just end up on uncharted waters... An interesting poem that leaves something for the reader to ponder on... Well written, Cecilia, and perfectly rhymed!

Kim Rodrigues March 19, 2020 at 11:06 PM I enjoyed your write! Cecilia Macfarlane March 20, 2020 at 8:26 AM Happy to hear that. Hugs

Caren Krutsinger March 12, 2020 at 5:55 AM I have had these "career choices that were very wrong" - sometimes I know before noon the first day and turn in my badge giving them notice. Cecilia Macfarlane March 12, 2020 at 9:58 AM Better then staying at a job you hate, you are a wise woman. Hugs

Paul Callus March 3, 2020 at 1:14 PM Probably I should look at this poem through metaphorical eyes, Cecilia. Sailing on rough 'seas' can easily effect our lives! Dialogue could be the answer. ~ Hugs // paul Cecilia Macfarlane March 3, 2020 at 5:22 PM Was writing this for a contest but my form was wrong, I had chosen the ship picture on rough seas. My life is mostly integrated in my poems. Metaphorically my sea seems to always been rough , I accept it for what it is. Hugs

Robert L. Hinshaw February 26, 2020 at 12:53 PM Dear Cecilia: I love sea stories and this one is very special. Been a long time since I've heard from you - hope all is well. Many thanks for your kind comment re the Spinster Ruth limerick. Take good care - Bob Cecilia Macfarlane March 3, 2020 at 5:11 PM Thank you Robert. Hugs

Jennifer Proxenos February 26, 2020 at 11:01 AM The sea is formidable - its power and awesomeness is overpowering - when we go on seaside holidays i do not venture deeper than ankle depth, especially Africa's sea which is wild - I think that if you are on a ship and accept its tempestuous nature, you can accept and agree to get along with its crashing waves and its intimidating vastness. I love this poem! Well penned Cecilia. Blessings, Jennifer. Cecilia Macfarlane March 3, 2020 at 5:24 PM Good sea advice Jennifer. Thanks for your lovely comment. Hugs

Jan Allison February 25, 2020 at 7:49 PM an emotional rollercoaster of a journey - it could be on board ship or it could be about a life' journey' which can be tempestous and weathering a storm with a rocky relationship:-) hugs jan xx Cecilia Macfarlane March 3, 2020 at 5:26 PM Yes, I kind of incorporated both. Hugs Jan

Paula Goldsmith February 19, 2020 at 2:10 PM I love the sea. Do not know if I would want to be on a ship of a long time. (A year???) Something to think about. Have a wonderful day......... Cecilia Macfarlane March 3, 2020 at 5:28 PM Thank you Paula. Hugs

Silent One January 26, 2020 at 3:40 PM Haunting poem.. the sea can be a scary place... especially when lost.. Cecilia Macfarlane March 3, 2020 at 5:28 PM Yes it certainly can. Hugs