To Seek My Fate

To unknown shores, I have now come,
to seek my fate, if I have one.
Not found at home, where was before,
I have now come to unknown shores.

Through salty sea, through storm and wind;
I've been to hell and back again.
I'll find my fate, where'er she be,
through storm and wind, through salty sea.

Oh! There she blows! My ship's white whale!
Raise the anchor and set the sails; 
And if that fails then I will row…
My ship's white whale, Oh! There she blows!

Finally home; heroic tale:
Not seeking still through stormy gale.
'Round the fire and not alone…
Heroic tale; finally home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Such a creative way to do a swap quatrain. Congrats in my contest, Crystol.
Woods Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Thank you for the honor Andrea! It is a beautiful form to write in and I loved learning it! Xo
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