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Troubled Waters - Naani

Love 
is crossing an ocean of torment 
trying to reach a river of dreams
...is it worth the voyage


Form: Naani
12/19/2017

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Mahtab Bangalee

December 22, 2020 at 1:51 AM

superb and excellent

FJ Thomas

December 22, 2020 at 8:40 AM

Thank you very much Mahtab :)

Joseph May

December 1, 2020 at 8:54 PM

Hi Flo, Love is always worth the voyage, Wonderful write, I enjoyed the read, hope all is well with you, hugs

FJ Thomas

December 2, 2020 at 9:32 AM

We are fine here Joseph :) And if you can withstand the shipwrecks along the way... it is. Thank you Joseph

Anna M Shepard

June 4, 2018 at 5:09 PM

So few words & so much meaning. Love it! And; Yes, it is so worth it, when you find the right person.

FJ Thomas

July 8, 2018 at 10:46 AM

Thank you Anna. I apologize for such a late response.

Eileen Manassian

January 29, 2018 at 2:47 AM

Oh...what a question, and yes....yes, it is worth it. I loved how you wrote this, Shadow. Your writing is so profound.

FJ Thomas

January 29, 2018 at 11:04 AM

This tired heart would rather wave from the beach lol. Thank you my Eilee.

Edward Mccall

January 7, 2018 at 4:59 PM

Ask a broken heart and it will say no. Ask a heart in love and it will say yes. Ask a heart that has experienced both and the answer my surprise you. Either way a great poem.

FJ Thomas

January 9, 2018 at 12:18 PM

I love the way you put it; a perfect response! Thanks again Edward :)

Wendy Nipas

December 27, 2017 at 12:38 PM

Beautiful verse. These ponderings give life meaning and they make is bold.

FJ Thomas

January 9, 2018 at 12:17 PM

Wendy I apologize. I responded when you first paid a visit but apparently it didn't save. Thank you very much.

Joanna Daniel

December 24, 2017 at 7:13 AM

I like this one, Shadow, "a river of dreams" - well put, and the last line is a clincher:)

FJ Thomas

December 24, 2017 at 8:24 PM

Definitely varies by traveler doesn't it ;) Thanks again Jo!

Pipping Stars

December 21, 2017 at 1:58 PM

voyage ... uhm yeah ... pirates from ships seas or streams canoes ... a pirate in a canoe ... a love hollowed canoe ... ok ... voyage sounds like a strong word ... my current position has me unable to tell for sure ... so yes ... sign us up for postage stamps and post cards ... a daily deposit of some kind needs to be held for a collateralized love ... yes we will hold a love rally ... you take the first watch ... guaranteeing me a spot in the love rally finale ... cause yeah it means that much.

FJ Thomas

December 21, 2017 at 2:07 PM

Lol at this point in my life I'd choose to be a "landlubber" and leave that journey to those who feel they need it! Thanks for the visit Molly ;)

Charmaine Chircop

December 21, 2017 at 12:48 PM

Welcome to poetrysoup..Lovely post.Keep your pen flowing...Charma.

FJ Thomas

December 21, 2017 at 1:34 PM

Many thanks Charma :)

Ronnie Enoch

December 20, 2017 at 8:28 PM

As long as there is purpose and hope you can expect troubled waters, it part of life. Once you cross successfully and look back ask your self was it worth it. You can now take on anything God bless

FJ Thomas

December 21, 2017 at 8:14 AM

Very true Ronnie. Thank you :)

Silent One

December 20, 2017 at 11:22 AM

What does naani mean?

FJ Thomas

December 20, 2017 at 11:28 AM

It is a newer form I stumbled across on shadowpoetry.com: "Naani means an expression of one and all. It consists of 4 lines, the total lines consists of 20 to 25 syllables. The poem is not bounded to a particular subject. Generally it depends upon human relations and current statements. This poetry was introduced by one of the renowned Telugu poets Dr. N.Gopi, presently working as vice-chancellor to Telugu University, Andhra Pradesh."