Best Sailing Poems
The wind billows out from the seat of his britches
With determined blue eyes, skinned knuckles and knees
he climbs up the rails nailed from old cedar pieces
to the uppermost yoke of an old pecan tree
He is Captain on board, in pretend salty breezes
From his perch in the bird's nest, the world's in his view
A small town boy, who has never seen oceans
sails a fantasy vessel, where his wishes come true
The tall cornstalks stand duty, in the weedy-field waters
He breaks off a branch and a sword fight ensues..
He says "Tally Ho...Land Ahoy!!" to his crew
Dogs are barking below. He must shout out a warning
"There are sharks all around, so his shipmates must heed!"
He is Master Commander, the ruler of nations
He dreams of adventure from his loft in the tree
As he watches the clouds sail across a blue sea
Till his mother calls him in, for his suppertime leave
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Well, little boys grow, and a childhood will fade
The leaf of the pecan, no longer holds shade
Now a stump of the tree, is all that is left
Yet the memory still thrives, so deep in his breast
When the weight of the world comes tumbling down
He visits this place with the stump in the ground
The rings wrap around him, to take him aboard
To a ship from his childhood, a place he adored
Tonight he will sleep in a bed of contentment
From his bunk he will dream he is sailing the seas
Tomorrow he'll climb up the steps to his vessel
Tomorrow he'll be where the eagles fly free....
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I've sailed across many mystic seas
while hazy moonlight washed over me.
I watched glittering stars shine till dawn,
then closed wearied eyes and stifled a yawn.
By shadowed lantern light I have written verses
about flying fish and Charybdis' guzzling curses;
of humpback whales that breach crested waves
then plunge the ocean's depth to watery graves
My mended sails still flutter in whistling winds,
and as sunset glows on a horizon of sequins,
upon the vastness of the seas, I will ere remain.
A simpler life there, I am sure to ascertain
My life is like a sailboat,
Sailing on the sea.
Beneath blue skies and sunshine,
I sail on peacefully.
I go about my business,
A smile upon my face.
Sailing upon smooth waters,
I bask in God's sweet grace.
But often times the sky grows dark,
And the winds begin to blow.
The rain comes down in buckets,
This boat rocks to and fro.
And as my life is tossed about,
Like a sailboat on the sea,
I must decide whom I will trust,
Jesus Christ or me.
By myself I am overwhelmed,
When faced with stormy days.
I'm cowardly and weak,
Inclined to hide away.
But Jesus is the Master
Of the mighty winds and waves,
And if I cry to Him for help,
He will come and save.
Jesus is my lighthouse.
He's my beacon in life's storms.
If I keep my eyes on Him,
My turmoil He'll transform.
I much prefer to sail still waters,
But tempests are a part of life.
I'm glad Jesus is my Navigator,
To steer me through the strife.
1/1/12
Entered in PD's 100 in a row #3 contest
Sailing Away Under a Silver Moon Forever
As the morning slowly awakens I see how those beautiful eyes
Of yours warmly shine bright and share thy palpable feelings of
Enchanted moments of true love and unbridled fiery emotions.
Making love to me in the depths of your sweet dreams proves to be
Quite interesting as angels fly by and giggle softly at this prospect.
Yet, as we touch, caress, and kiss deeply—your dreams are now reality.
A lively passion burns inside such loving beauty as all pain fades away,
And I know you are that special one I have longed for my entire life.
The pulchritude of your radiant presence and spirit bedazzles me now.
As we adorn one treasured pearl filling our hearts with its deep pleasure,
Our minds now connect as one, visualizing eternal dances of true love
That echo on in caves beneath our psyche sounding our mutual passion.
Sailing away under a silver moon forever is where we need to be as two
Sultry lovers and like-spirits who have eaten that sweet forbidden fruit,
And to know we shall both scale infinite heights one day into eternity.
Gary Bateman and Liam McDaid – A Collaborated Poem,
Copyright © All Rights Reserved – April 29, 2018
(Tercet)
My life’s ship,
Under the watchful eye of The Lord,
Opened its adventurous sails of hope and
Prepared to cross
The turbulent ocean of afflictions without fear
Searching for the harbor of tranquility
That God has prepared it to
Anchor!
© Demetrios Trifiatis
29 March 2022
I would like to thank everyone involved for my poem to be honored as POTD.
I share the honor with all my friends at PoetrySoup. May we have peace and may each one of us reach his serene harbor where he can anchor!
Sailing Beyond My Dreams
Sailing deeply into my dreams—
All night long, I could sense it,
The ocean in its pure magnificence and majestic wonder.
I smelled Nature’s soft salt from the sea in the air,
Savoring complete its true sensorial magic and delight.
I heard the rhythmic melody of the waves breaking at the beach.
I heard the wind’s sonorous echo loud and clear,
And felt the force of its glorious power and pitch,
Whilst nurturing its earthly promise for a most exciting day!
And now I was finally on the ship—
With its big white sails,
Along with all other people
Who share the same goal.
Despite of any differences, different jobs, and families,
We all are joined together on this unique sailing trip.
Everyone is excited,
And full of hope for a wonderful day!
And now the ocean itself seemed to be very
Excited, full of enchanted hopes and dreams,
Whilst looking forward to everything,
And to what each new day may bring!
And more and more and more—
With every movement of the ship,
I could sense, see, and palpably feel a mystical
Dancing with the waves and the wind
In the midst of this great ocean entire;
And then, I could feel it again:
Freedom, total precious freedom!
And now, at the very same time—
Everybody on this magical ship,
Is so familiar and close together
In this marvelous joint venture!
At this special moment of divine
Wonder and purity,
The idea of God’s own creation
Presents itself with an absolute clarity:
A sense and realization of total freedom,
With all earthly elements arrayed in their
Purest and most radiant nature!
I’m part of this fabulous and fantastic adventure,
In each and every moment—
Yet, at the same time,
I’m never, ever alone!
I’m part of the people—
I’m part of everything—
And each and every element and aspect of what
God in His most holy and divine grace meant
When He created this miraculous earth!
I am at peace. Here I am. Right now.
Gary Bateman and Ingrid Krukenberg-Bateman
A Collaborated Poem, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
November 11, 2016 (Free Verse)
Cruising the Mediterranean
I don't wish to fight any more
I want to enjoy the sunset
On the sea I so adore
Please hold your tongue
In silence,
View the beauty all around,
Tend the sails with care
So we don't run aground
I'll make us Margaritas,
We'll dine in finest style
As our sloop carries us
Through many a sea mile
No fighting, please,
I beg you,
Let this be a sailing
in but total peace,
And anger and misunderstanding,
I pray that they do cease
So hold me as you did once,
No question of our love,
And watch the Albatross
As he flies off with the dove
The soothing sea to rock us,
As if babies in need of sleep
And the new memories we create
Forever shall we keep.
the moon
blooms the night
in unmoored
time
sail your dreams
to mystic
realms
Picture This 2 - 7 Lines Poetry Contest
photo 1
09 Jul 20121
Out at sea, serene and soothing,
on a sheet of lapis lazuli,
a graceful forward motion,
kissing the coast line,
sailing at high speed,
skimming over the salty waters,
the breeze caressing my face,
filling the taut sails with power.
A short distance away
sunlit vistas, rugged rocks,
and white washed villas.
Afar a dolphin jumps out of the water,
above gracious gulls glide
foraging for food, the tasty sardines,
turtles paddle close, a rare sight.
I veer to evade a close companion,
a masterly maneuver,
a sense of elation,
beauty, peace and joy.
Let me live here forever
or at least until summer lasts.
As I sailed in a small ivory sailboat
on crystal blue waters.
The wind gently blew through my
mahogany hair.
Next, I saw dolphins doing backflips
out of the water causing a ripple
effect.
Then as I sailed some more I saw
a school of rainbow fish swimming
upstream.
Up above me, I saw a flock of birds
soaring high in the azure sky.
As the golden orb shined down on
me as I sailed adrift in the ocean
blue, on a Sunday afternoon.
03/06/2022
Contest: I Forms- Imagism
Sponsor: Constance La France
he longed to sail away,
from all his broken dreams,
even If,
his sailing was done,
In muddy puddles and streams.
My love can part the oceans,
But it hasn’t reached your shores…
Sailing in the breeze with emotions,
As my heart rudders and explores.
Within the mist of heartaches,
The thunder passes through…
Shattering sorrows of earthquakes,
Exposing the love I have for you.
The deep sea swallows my soul,
I’m drowning in ambient aquatic…
Resurfacing amidst the Devil's Hole,
A delusional drift by evil’s erotic.
Sails are down the anchor thrown,
A lighthouse dims of love unknown.
June.21.2019
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Searching through the memories lost deep within my heart.
Of someone I no longer know that long ago did part.
The mornings gathered years of dust.
As the future I no longer trust.
Embracing tides that washed away.
That dust that gathered in the day.
Left empty slates to start anew.
But emptiness is all that grew.
Another page of lost horizons on an empty sea.
Where faded hues of daily blues continue inside me.
Weathered and forgotten in a voyage all alone.
The search for love inside a heart of someone that's unknown.
The curtains made of paper lace.
Uncertain shades we try to trace.
So quick to change in daily light.
As we try to win this losing fight.
A long goodbye as time moves on.
To catch up with a renewed dawn.
As Angels guide us to our moors.
To help us through these unknown doors.
Sailing on the azure ocean,
I ponder emotions.
Allowing love and joy to reign,
Then peace I shall obtain.
The storms of life will come,
Beating like a loud drum;
But one must not succumb.
A new dawn,
Sailing on.
09/18/201
If I could go to the moon
I would want to go sailing
Zooming past swirling constellations
My stormy eyes going wide in awe
With supernovas exploding
Green, purple, red, and blue
The colors coming to life
A loud ringing in my ears
The man in the moon my captain
Showing me his cosmic playground
As I gaze upon his kingdom
I am left with wonder in my heart
A song in my soul
And a dream in my mind
If I could go to the moon
I would want to go sailing
Brittany Larson
08/12/2014
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