The Seas

The waters disturbed and panicking 
Let out screams of war
As they watch boisterous waves clash over them
In the light of night.

The blaring of the horn of ship
At sea in midnight
Lay company to the cries of dying men
Without sails to sail

The war between water and ship
A hopeless happening
As wood begins to split
Like the flesh of the Saviour

No hope for salvation
As little big beasts wait patiently for a feast
With forks and knives all set
To put an end to these hopeless few

A light pierces through the shadows of darkness
Bringing with it good tidings
But only one is saved
While others fall to their doom.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Krutsinger Avatar
July 6, 2018 at 9:53 AM
"No hope for salvation As little big beasts wait patiently for a feast With forks and knives all set" Wow! What imagery, Joshua. Well done!
Trifiatis Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 7:02 AM
Powerful poem depicting an endless war that started thousands of years ago with the first ships setting sail! Welcome dear friend, Joshua to our poetic family! May you be with us forever! God bless you!
Man Avatar
July 5, 2018 at 5:13 AM
Hi Joshua.. I really enjoyed reading your creative work this morning. Your poem, my dog at my feet, and a hot cup a of Colombian coffee make for a perfect trifecta! Come see me today if you get a chance...
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July 5, 2018 at 6:46 AM
Ahahahahahah Nigeria is quite a far place from your abode
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