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Davy Jone's Locker
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Davy Jone's Locker |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Davy Jone’s Locker by Linda L. Dowd Lashed by winds, I sailed tempestuous seas, with an iron-clad grip on helm wheel. Nor’westers were blasting and flanking all sides, ~ Ship was aimless without compass or keel. Towering waves crashed o’er the gunnels, ~ spinning whaler in unending turn. Buffeted by seas and gale-force winds, I knew not the ship’s bow from its stern. The vessel did list and slipped into the sea, ~ I was headed for a watery grave Deeper, and deeper, ~ and deeper, I sank, to be greeted by the sea devil, Dave. He had rows of teeth and sinister eyes, and tentacles wriggling ‘round head. One swift blow from his mighty, horned tail, and forthwith, his victims, were dead. In booming voice, he proclaimed me his own, ~ Waters churned in the wake of his roar. My soul was his to the far reaches of time, ~ And I feared what might lie in store. Shipwrecks were scattered along ocean floor, ~ All about, lay gold pieces and bones. Drunk sailors ‘n pirates had met their fate, in the Locker of ole Davy Jones. He presides o’er lost souls in the ocean ~ Each storm bringing flock to his fold. Sea-farers dare not mention his name, for misfortune would befall the so bold. As I sought an escape from the sepulchre, I did spot a gold skeleton key. ~ Festooned with jewels ~ ever so rare, it sparkled on the floor of the sea. It opened the gates to fair Fiddler’s Green, where spirits of good sailors, roam free. Legends do tell ~ that to escape from sea hell, one must find the Fiddler’s jewelled key . Whilst 'greeting' his next wretched victims, ~ new members for Davy’s ghoul crew, I scooped up the key with a sleight-of-hand, and pocketed it and hid it from view. I searched for the legendary gateway, that would lead me to good sailors’ heaven. I spotted a door, ‘twixt two sunken ships, from which hung a lucky, brass seven! I wended my way past circling sharks, stepping o’er scattered bones ‘n debris. Anchors once raised with a “Ship ahoy, mate!” were now buried in the bed of the sea. As I reached the gate, I pulled out the key, ~ Then heard a demoniacal roar. I was wracked with fear and shaking so bad, That I dropped Fiddler's key to sea floor. With a trembling hand, I swept up the key, then inserted it into the lock. I swung the door wide ~ and rushed inside, then against it, I shoved a big rock. I stepped into a gray, misty tunnel with a glowing, soft light at far end Each step I made, took me further away From the roar of Davy’s abellerin’. As I neared the lit end of the tunnel, sweet grasses added freshness to air. I was filled with rapt anticipation, at whatever might lie beyond there. An Eden lay resplendent, before me. ~ The fairest meadows that I’d e’er seen. I had found the good sailors’ heaven, I had arrived at fair Fiddler’s Green.  . [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (11-30-2007 10:57 PM).] |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
This is a rollicking good verse. The metre is like a rolling sea with only a few wave crashes to mar the sound. Always do more than is required of you George Patton |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
This is a fantastic tale. Of course, you know I enjoy everything you write. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wow, dear Linda! I was looking for you and wondering ... now I know where you have been and what adventure you have experienced!!! Incredible work! I think the sailors' bones were rattling in excitement when you found that key! There is such power in your words! Amazing! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Always enjoy your "Way with words", Linda. Ida |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A joy to read...James |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Kethry ~ "The metre is like a rolling sea with only a few wave crashes to mar the sound." Aye, there's the rub ~ those blasted "wave crashes"!  lolIn all honesty, this was a "b" to write. I'd work on a stanza and think that I finally got it right ~ but then I'd go back and read it again and it was really rough! ~ I guess that was from the high seas! lol Thanks for reading and for your comment ~ I always enjoy your bit of humour added in for good measure! Hey ho!  Linda [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (12-02-2007 01:33 AM).] |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Smartest Chick ~ Oh, Sue, my faithful reader and friend, you know I love your visits!  May you flow effortlessly with the tides of life. Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ Aye, matie! Now you know why I haven't been sailing pip's blue seas for awhile! I was sailing the high seas and have been to hell and back! Argh! I'm pleased you enjoyed reading my journal! lol Glugs, 'n hugs, 'n a bottle of rum! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marchmadness ~ ~ and I always enjoy you "Way with words", as well! Ships ahoy! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Island Man ~ Hi, James! ~ and your replies are a "joy to read". Thanks for reading my poem and for your nice comment! Anchors aweigh! Linda |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Angel lady Linda, you have outdone yourself! I was just watching "Pirates" last night on the TV....maybe we were watching at the same time? Anyway....Whew! I'm glad you got out of that nasty sea H E double hockeysticks place and made it into the Fiddler's Green! Wonderful and creative write.....love your imagination and love you.........lily jo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Aye, me made it outta Davy's Locker! ~ But it was a mighty close call! That tail 'o his is one mighty powerful weapon! Argh! Hello, lily jo! Thanks for dropping by! ~ and for the nice comments! Love U 2, Linda Lou |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Linda, very much enjoyed the adventure my friend and the roar of the sea, thank you so much for sharing. Rick |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Greetings, Dear Rick, from the roaring sea and me ~ to you! Glad you rolled by and enjoyed the yarn I spun! Linda |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Oh my earth angel! You did it! you made my fav poem from you!!!! I love it sooo much!!!! I want to read it over and over and over again and again ! ARCTIC WIND |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
AW ~ Wow! I loved that blast of refreshing Arctic Wind! Your enthusiastic certainly made me sit up and take notice! lol I appreciate your resound show of appreciation! Hidey Ho! EA |
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WindWalker Senior Member
since 2001-10-12
Posts 1218 |
Yes, this is a fantastic tale; one of your best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!! love RDB xx Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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Clang Member
since 2005-12-15
Posts 222 |
Awesome! |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
You have a way with words Ms. Linda! I love this.  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
One Who Walks With the Wind ~ I have been away from pip for a few weeks and was certainly surprised to see this poem rise back up from the depths of Davy Jone's locker! Hardy har har! Thank you for your enthusiastic response! May the winds be fair that blow your way! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
RDP ~ Thank you for that "Wonderful" response! ~ Three times over! lol Love to you, Roneice! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Clang ~ Why, thank you very much, kind reader! I'm pleased that you enjoyed my journey to hell and back! lol EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ceinwyn ~ Thanks, Tink! It's nice to know that there are those who like to read what I write! Each poem is a labour of love! Hug-o-love, Ms Linda |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
Hey Linda, you went on an unbelievable adventure. Wish you had stopped by and picked me up!! But you did share it with me and many others. This was really wonderful. hugs, Marti Life is a celebration of awakenings, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Misty Lilacs!!! Hi, there, Marti! I think it was best that you missed this particular trip, dear friend! It was one ta shiver me timbers, ta be shore! It was great to hear from you! Hugs with love, Linda |
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