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Windjammer

We meandered along the cays in June
Our blistered feet untoughened, 
White with ooze and sand
Caring the least for nothing
Save taut sail and steady breeze
And good news from home.
Cap steered as rudder let
The clipper sensed his notion
While the mainsail bloomed above us
And billows tossed the ocean, 
We thought of dusk and port
And good news from home.
When our vessel slapped the shore
We went in search of life and laughter
And found our legs again, 
A time for jollying after
We talked of days ahead
And good news from home.

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Greg Gaul Date: 3/16/2021 12:53:00 PM Of course the form is good, repeating lines and all. As well, the rhyme is tight and light while it helps the story to tell. But most of all, I liked the salty talk, one can taste the seaside brine. When you've been to sea like you and me, it makes the waves all mine. Quite a fine sailor's song you fashioned here. Heave ho. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/16/2021 12:56:00 PM Thanks for your encouraging words, Greg. I can tell you have been to sea!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 3/16/2021 8:30:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. I love the ocean and miss it. Have a blessed day writing away.................... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 3/16/2021 9:51:00 AM Ah, Paula. Thanks. Your visits always make me feel better.

Kimberly Sikorski Date: 2/22/2021 8:51:00 AM Milton it’s lovely with a unique title (which I am particularly fond of ..a great title!) You transported me there and I enjoyed the ride in sail boat ! Kim Login to Reply Kimberly Sikorski Date: 2/22/2021 8:52:00 AM Sorry your sail boat. I can’t wait til I can get a new iPad ..cheers ! Kim