Anne-Marie Coreggia Poet Concrete

With Your Voice I Sail

With Your Voice I Sail

		My voice 
		    may stumble, failing
 			a clear path to trace but 
			    your smiling voice always steers me
			         clear of snags and boulders and, as I pass
			               through stormy waters, you alone can light
			                  the clearest path to shore. With your voice, songs,
				               fragrance filled, unfurl their sails and freely flow
				  on the streams of my mind, and my grief now lies at ease
                            as dark words like giant fallen trees are left untouched

        on some distant battlefield, and I can glide out of 
            the wind’s shadow, in the rhythm of time,
               words billowing soft out of my mind.

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Debbie Duncan May 28, 2017 at 5:06 PM Very, very nice :) Anne-Marie Coreggia May 28, 2017 at 9:41 PM Thank you for your kind comment Debbie:)

Darlene De Beaulieu May 24, 2017 at 8:04 PM A 7 but should be more.I could feel myself being on the sailboat while reading this poem. Hugs. Anne-Marie Coreggia May 24, 2017 at 10:55 PM Darlene, thank you so much for your wonderful comment; it touches me deeply.

John Hamilton May 18, 2017 at 10:12 AM Wow Anne-Marie, this is a masterpiece of imagery, I can see in my minds eye every metaphor used. And to do it in a concrete poem, even more difficult, I can see the sailboat! a7 and a fave! Anne-Marie Coreggia May 18, 2017 at 3:32 PM Thank you so much for your wonderful comments John. My older daughter was the inspiration for this poem. She's been the wind beneath my sails more than once, letting me know tactfully when my poetry becomes 'cheesy' or 'muddled'.

Jeremy Smith May 11, 2017 at 10:40 PM This is, very neat! Great job!! Anne-Marie Coreggia May 12, 2017 at 3:08 PM Thank you so very much for your visit and your kind words Jeremy.

Darren White May 5, 2017 at 8:36 AM I love boats, ocean, sailing, water, sand, waves, blue skies, night skies..... and your beautiful poem. In all of its love of nature and all of its metaphors. I hear you, Anne-Marie Coreggia May 5, 2017 at 9:10 AM Darren, thank you for your endearing response so eloquently expressed. I spent so many joyful summers by the Mediterranean sea as a kid that it still lives in me.

Mike Hauser May 5, 2017 at 7:39 AM I love this! Anne-Marie Coreggia May 5, 2017 at 8:34 AM Thank you so much Mike for your kind words.

Solomon Ochwo-Oburu May 5, 2017 at 7:33 AM This is a world/class poem and poet. I love it so much. Keep to the standard, Anne Marie Anne-Marie Coreggia May 5, 2017 at 8:33 AM Solomon, my friend, I truly appreciate your incredible compliment, but since the 'standard' eludes me I want to apologize ahead of time for all the upcoming poems that will fall short of its mark, and still hope you will enjoy them:)

Connie Marcum Wong May 4, 2017 at 7:18 AM This is just gorgeous Anne-Marie! 7 ; ) Anne-Marie Coreggia May 4, 2017 at 8:59 PM Thank you very much Connie for this generous comment.

Tim Smith May 3, 2017 at 8:28 PM Very beautiful and so well crafted Anne-Marie...a fav Anne-Marie Coreggia May 4, 2017 at 8:58 PM Glad that you really liked this one Tim. The 'smiling voice' is that of my daughter who keeps me on the straight and narrow:)

Lisa Ricci May 3, 2017 at 12:59 PM Good Afternoon Miss Anne-Marie. Yes, together all is possible and together with each other's voice all will be calming and soothing. Marvelous poetic work. Honestly. Have a great night. I love this concept. Anne-Marie Coreggia May 4, 2017 at 3:59 PM Bon après-midi Lisa. You are absolutely right, 'together all is possible'. Thank you for your lovely comments and have a great evening.

Chris Green May 3, 2017 at 11:48 AM That is my kind of voyage, where that calming and comforting voice calls out to lead me to my safe haven where love awaits. Beautifully crafted and written my friend. Your words flow straight from the heart. This was absolutely gorgeous. Anne-Marie Coreggia May 4, 2017 at 3:53 PM Thank you for your wonderful comment Chris. There are many voices in our lives that can guide us, if we are willing to listen.

Sunlite Wanter May 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM This is so beautiful Anne-Marie. I understand it as a struggle through and winning over a dark time. A 7 and a fav. Anne-Marie Coreggia May 4, 2017 at 3:50 PM Thank you for your wonderful interpretation Sunlite. I am delighted you like it so much.