Stormy skies and deadly, squallish seas
taxingly torment sailors- engaged, entrapped
aboard ambushed wood boats bouncing
like lone, helpless toys neath the muted moon.
Whipped, whirled, commonly capsized-
oft fierce forces of nature negate
the valorous vim of human hearts.
December 2, 2021
Contest: Alliterisen 2 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Joseph May
Photo Used: #1
Syllable Sequence: D. 9-11-8-10-7-9-9
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