Write on the Sea

A writer must write on the sea,
as the catalyst sails.

Each stranger and a day
makes a difference.

The salt at its peak, speaks
to me, not exactly divulging

what it had to say; the cold spray 
for days and days, in darkness too.

All aboard; only at ports disembarking,
but not until your up to your knees

in entertainment and steak, lobster,
fruit and fries.

Luggage still on the deck, why bother,
closeting your wardrobe -

so much to do; look under the curtain;
find your inkwell and get at it,

but not until it’s time to go to bed
after the chocolate fountain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Proxenos Avatar
April 1, 2026 at 8:14 AM
This poem is like a merry go round on a rather turbulent sea where a poet can have fun and go somewhat topsy turvey, I really liked your metaphors. lOVE, HUGS, Jennifer.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 2, 2026 at 5:42 AM
So glad you enjoyed, Jennifer! Love and hugs
Buhagiar Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Hi, I haven't seen a new poem from you. Hope all is well. Hugs.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 2, 2026 at 5:42 AM
Thank you for thinking of me! Soup mail.
Godwin Avatar
March 20, 2026 at 6:27 AM
I really got into this; there are some beautiful, titillating lines. I related to the sea talks just not clearly; I've experienced that 'vague whisper'. To me, the whole thing could be literally on a cruise or a metaphor for cruising thru life.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 10:46 AM
TY CayCay
Etgen-Baker Avatar
March 19, 2026 at 5:20 PM
definitely always after the chocolate fountain
Rodrigues Avatar
March 24, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Mmmhmm ;)
Winter Avatar
March 13, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Dear Kim, I really enjoyed this wonderful poem! Reminded me of one of the Mary Poppins' songs! Best, Anne
Rodrigues Avatar
March 14, 2026 at 7:46 AM
LOL…thank you, Anne! <3
DiMino Avatar
March 13, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Lovely inspiration beauty! Great advice on how to write...in fact, how to live. Too cautious is safe but bland. Faith is a writer's secret...in the muse...in God. In creation.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Safe but bland… Thank you, Joe!
Hind Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Some things are best felt, "darkness", or tasted "chocolate fountain"- until you have truly done so, who can say they understand your "peak" - but you've written on the sea anyway- to "each stranger, to days" your muse always "up to your knees" - but still you don't "closet your soiled wardrobe"...return with the same closet again and again....wow, Kim.... excellent work, I can read and reread most of it <3 :)
Rodrigues Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Thank you, my friend!
Rodgers Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Dear Kim, you’ve perfectly captured the restless, indulgent friction of a writer on a voyage. There is a delicious irony in your thoughts and a brilliant nod to the writer's struggle. Oh, that creative process that happens in the messy middle, tucked between the "chocolate fountain" and the "inkwell". A writer doesn't need a quiet room, but a deck where the luggage is still unpacked and life is still "up to your knees." Amen! Blessings, Daniel
Rodrigues Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Thank you, Daniel! I smile as I read your comment! Blessings to you and yours!
Blanca Avatar
March 11, 2026 at 7:12 PM
A cruse to open up your eyes and your gray cells.
Rodrigues Avatar
March 12, 2026 at 1:52 PM
It will do that!
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