The Voyager

The Voyager

From this mundane world I'd sail away
To become a voyager, eager to travel.
My body would follow my heart away,
Seeking riddles I've yet to unravel.

With canvas unfurled, I'd launch my scheme
To navigate waters of an unknown sea.
On a vessel built of my romantic dreams,
I'd start a journey to set my soul free.

I'd not bother to chart a map or course.
It would not matter which direction I go.
Mysterious winds would be the force,
Guiding me where they choose to blow.

Perhaps in the wake of Ulysses the Great,
To find the fantasies invading my mind.
I'd place my trust in the hands of Fate,
For only she knows what treasure I'd find.

I'd stand at the mast for eons of time,
With salt spray etched upon my face.
Ready for each wave my ship would climb,
I'd await the next adventure to chase.

October 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Connelly Avatar
September 3, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Wonderlust Lin!!! I've lived my life exactly like this, but you were able to put it into words... Happy sails in Alaska. Hugs
Robinson Jr. Avatar
October 21, 2016 at 7:27 PM
I agree w/Kim. Beautifully written, Lin. And the seafaring imagery is exquisite, makes me want to be in that fantasy w/you. I really enjoy your fanciful flights of sheer delights. Very invigorating to the soul. You have a knack to elicit that kind of emotion through your well chosen words, Lin. You're a natural born poetess. Ty for sharing w/us. Only love and more love to you and yours
Merryman Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 9:13 PM
Well written with excellent flow and rhyme! Congrats on your win, Lin! Love, Kim
Lane Avatar
December 5, 2015 at 9:37 PM
Thanks a bunch, Kim. ;)
A. Sharma Avatar
December 4, 2015 at 4:26 AM
Congrats on ur fine win with this awesome write Lin!
Lane Avatar
December 4, 2015 at 4:30 AM
Thank you very much, Upma.
Allison Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 1:15 PM
vivid descriptive write congrats on your win 2nd time around Lin:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 6:24 PM
Much appreciation for you having read this, Jan.
Negron Flores Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 1:04 PM
Congratulations Lin.
Lane Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 6:23 PM
Thank you very much, Nayda
A  Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 11:19 AM
Lin, Congratulations on your Screwed VIII WIN... Luv **SKAT**
Lane Avatar
December 3, 2015 at 11:25 AM
thanks for reading it...no one else has. ;)
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