Notes About The Poem

This poem is about an old sailor and love for the sea and the friends he made recalling his adventures upon the waters.

The Seafarer

Seafarer sat by the turbulent sea
Watching the offing and watching the waves;
Smiling with small teeth, the color of tea
Recalling journeys and the friends he’d made;

Photographs earmarking the good ole days,
The mariner clutched inside his hands
He long for the billows, brine, and the glade -
To brave the waves on his boat once again

“Clarice and I, sailed the seven seas!”
He’d boast to beachgoers every day
Vivid tales, made him a celebrity
As he talked about quests in lands far away

The people convened at summer’s end
To make the seafarer’s wish come true
They repaired the sailor’s battered friend - 
So he could return to the oceans blue

Seafarer sat on the turbulent sea
Watching the offing and watching the waves;
Smiling with small teeth, the color of tea
Recalling journeys and the friends he’d made;
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
December 23, 2018 at 9:44 AM
Beautiful poem, Valerie, with great imagery. If this had something about a lighthouse guiding their way it would be perfect for my Lighthouse contest. Merry Christmas to you and your family and friends. Hugs Eve.~`*
Staton Avatar
December 31, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Thank you Eve! I appreciate your feedback. Happy New Year's!
Wise Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 1:18 PM
Love the vivid imagery this creates in my mind. Reminds me a bit of my own titled This Man Is An Island, in the overall feel.
Staton Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 1:51 PM
Thank you Michael. Happy holidays!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 12, 2018 at 4:57 AM
Love the line: Smiling with small teeth, the color of tea. A beautiful tale of friendship and memories. Beautiful, Valerie! Fave!
Staton Avatar
December 31, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Thank you! Your opinion means a lot.
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