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Written 8/15/23

Wrecked Ships Tableau

Rusty carcasses,
forsaken by time,
battered by wind, waves.
Once useful and proud,
now broken, forlorn.
The tales they could tell.

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Baker Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 4:55 PM
Well-written, Kim. It's the same with people who have lived active lives, the things they could tell us could be of things we've never thought of or even seen. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us through your poetry, my friend. Bill
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September 1, 2023 at 7:27 AM
HI Kim, Belated congratulations on this poem. It is such a vivid write Kim. Enjoyed.
Merryman Avatar
September 3, 2023 at 4:35 PM
Thank you, Nancy!
Kauffman Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 10:51 AM
What a wonderful metaphoric write, Kim! A picture of life's wreckage to learn from if only we would listen. Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you!
Merryman Avatar
August 31, 2023 at 6:16 PM
Thank you, Sam!
Ball Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 9:54 PM
This is really great Kim. Yours description is perfect. I could see the old ships resting where they sank. A haunting memory of old times. Good Stuff. God Bless, JB
Merryman Avatar
August 31, 2023 at 6:16 PM
Thank you, Judy! I appreciate your encouraging words!
Gasun Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 9:20 PM
Amazing poem my dear poet friend Kim. It reminds me of the titanic too. Belated Congratulations on your win! Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs
Merryman Avatar
August 31, 2023 at 6:15 PM
Thank you, Len!
Rose  Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 11:39 AM
I often think of the Titanic and the tales that got buried along with the people and the special objects lovely poem Kim
Merryman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 6:19 PM
Thank you, Vie!
Canerdy Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 8:22 AM
Kim, your win is WELL-deserved. You have made superb use of personification. Janice
Merryman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 6:19 PM
Thank you, Janice! I appreciate your encouraging comment!
Poet Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 6:47 PM
Well written and a pleasure to read this beautiful poem, Kim. Your eloquent lines are like a finely woven tapestry. Congratulations, my friend, and blessings to you. Thanks for your comment
Merryman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 6:18 PM
Thank you, SP! Even your comments are poetic!
Dietrich Avatar
August 21, 2023 at 4:45 PM
I really like yours. Big congrats.
Merryman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 6:17 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
Andresen Avatar
August 21, 2023 at 3:00 AM
- Congratulations on your lovely winning poem ... ship that has experienced a lot ... left to "die", Kim - hugs
Merryman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 6:17 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
Miller Avatar
August 21, 2023 at 1:55 AM
We both chose image #1 Love your take, so well penned; congratulations
Merryman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 6:17 PM
Thank you, Terry!
Roper Avatar
August 20, 2023 at 8:33 PM
Great write and congratulations in Joseph's contest. Thank you for my placement in your contest. Many blessings to you, my friend.
Merryman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 6:16 PM
Thank you, Eve!
George Avatar
August 20, 2023 at 7:21 PM
Beautifully put ! When in use they were treasured and praised, but when old and battered, they are forsaken. Congratulations Kim on your win.
Merryman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 6:16 PM
Thank you, Valsa!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
August 20, 2023 at 3:42 PM
Congrats Kim, on your win. This is a really lovely tableau - such a true picture of wrecked ships - "carcasses" indeed!
Merryman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 6:16 PM
Thank you, Mala!
May Avatar
August 20, 2023 at 12:28 PM
Hi Kim, Very nicely penned, Congrats on your win
Merryman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 6:16 PM
Thank you for my placement, Joseph!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 20, 2023 at 10:54 AM
And each tale should be told. I read about the forgotten sailors shipwrecked in the Great Lakes. We honor our dead, known or unknown. Congratulations, Kim
Merryman Avatar
August 24, 2023 at 6:15 PM
Thank you, Kim!
Empress Avatar
August 16, 2023 at 10:49 AM
This truly fits the theme of the picture prompt so effortlessly and flawlessly. I love how descriptively you’ve written this. So many tales, forsaken by time… evocative and exquisite word weaving. Loved the imagery
Merryman Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 7:28 PM
Thank you so much! I appreciate your encouraging words!
Allison Avatar
August 16, 2023 at 5:30 AM
Your words paint a vivid picture Kim, I dont need any picture other than your words for this descriptive write:-) hugs Jan xx
Merryman Avatar
August 18, 2023 at 7:27 PM
Thank you for your encouraging comment, Jan!
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