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The Final Voyage
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The Final Voyage |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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The Final Voyage By Paul Wilson Hot scorching Sun beats down on him as tracks in sand disappear Not a cloud in sight vision of oasis does appear Body covered by blisters from Sun lips as dry as desert sand Ever wandering thru this hell walks the soul of a man Water the key to survival existence in doubt Passing caravan up ahead with all his might he begins to shout Illusion of the mind tricks played with no remorse Years spent in this emotional hell trying to stay the course Ship of fools from long ago lost voyage to promised land Ocean dried up eons ago ship now covered by drifting sand Twenty four souls perished long ago one was never found Many have searched over the years for this lost soul and kings crown On Summer nights voices can be heard screaming for help as ship begins to sink Twenty three men sent to their watery grave all but one gone in a blink Today that one restless soul still wanders the sea that use to be Lost between the promised land and this hell called reality ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (08-17-2011 08:46 PM).] |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Compassionate re-enactment of what must have been a terrifying and lonely death. Beautifully written. Owl |
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martiniat8 Senior Member
since 2003-06-21
Posts 897Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic |
hmmm interesting |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Enjoyed your poem, Ms. E |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Paul, your poem is very captivating and most beautifully written. I do believe that no one is really ever lost or alone, but to those watching from the outside it appears so. May this particular soul you are speaking of have found peace. Love, Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Paul, Only age allows proper reflection. This poem puts me in mind of those who are a bit older than me, but I know their stories, and their losses that they believe they've born alone. Kudos on this tribute to the ones that are left behind.  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Years spent in this emotional hell trying to stay the course You've captured that pain perfectly... Excellent write!! |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Nice write Paul. JL  |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
OWL...Thanks for taking time to read & reply...Paul martiniat8...Glad you think so. Thanks for reading...Paul ebonygirl...So glad you enjoyed this, it's been awhile since I've written anything, so i'm just trying to get motivated...Paul Margherita...Your replies are always a pleasure to read. Thanks so much for listening to an old mans ramblings...Paul Sunshine...Thanks so very much...Paul suthern...Glad you liked that line. Thanks so much for reading...Paul JL...Nice to hear from you. Thanks for reading and your reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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