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Logan
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0 posted 2001-11-24 10:40 PM



Amidst the isles of forgotten dreams
sails a ship of familiar themes
Wandering forever in constant seek
of all that was in certain mystique
Touching the shores of now and before
gathering a cargo of forgotten lore

The sun does drop on golden wake
with shimmering waves of foam top break
Destinations never set in stone
for the ports of call are never known
Tempest seas, or typhoons lash
it matters not of volcanoes ash

Calmness of waters, breath of wind
it all is the same, in the very end
For the quest will not end with nature’s game
seeking out what was, and is, remains the same
Guided by sun, or moon and stars
or just the experience of ancient scars

A flying Dutchman, some would say
Or a master of ship that is said to be fey
Regardless of which or both it be
the quest will go on in the memory sea
Until at last minds anchor will drop
when the sea has been traversed from start to stop


© Copyright 2001 Logan - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-11-24 10:44 PM


Logan...simply amazing what you can make of
sailing days and thing in our own lives.
thanx for sharing this.

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2 posted 2001-11-24 10:49 PM


"the quest will go on in the memory sea
Until at last minds anchor will drop
when the sea has been traversed from start to stop"

You said so much with these few words.
Thank you.

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3 posted 2001-11-24 10:54 PM


Many of us have set sail on that ship, logan. It's a cross between the Love Boat and the Ship of Fools, perhaps  

well written, sir....

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4 posted 2001-11-24 10:57 PM


The flying dutchman????
Now theres a turn of phrase I havent heard in a while....
that takes me back  

"If I could fly ... I'd pick you up ... I'd take you into the night ...
and show you a love like you've never seen ... ever seen" ... ohoh ...

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5 posted 2001-11-24 11:02 PM


Well written Logan.

Destinations never set in stone
for the ports of call are never known

How true that is. Sometimes that's part of the beauty of this life, not knowing where the ship will take us, or what port we will arrive in tomorrow.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

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6 posted 2001-11-25 12:02 PM


Logan--I'm glad the ship stopped for a bit at Passion's shore.
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7 posted 2001-11-25 12:05 PM


Ohh..Dear..you are just wonderful. I am so glad to see you around tonight!   This is a beautiful one, Logan. Filled with all the wisdom that is you. Funny..I saw pictures of dolphins yesterday and was reminded of you. *sigh* Forgive the ramble. I do miss you.  

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8 posted 2001-11-25 06:51 AM



The word "fey" has long been one of my favorite words, and it added great flavor to the story you've woven...well done, Sir...

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9 posted 2001-11-25 10:04 AM


Superbly written Logan. I love the ship/sailor theme. It calls to me like a beacon for some reason..maybe because the sea and sailors have a very deep mystique. Very strong sailing write!

Sincerely,
Regina

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10 posted 2001-11-25 10:25 AM


Oh MY I love this Logan, it is one of the best ever, you made this flow and glide across the sea, while saying so many wonderful things.
Sandra

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11 posted 2001-11-28 02:01 AM


Logan~
My friend ... this is beautiful
The cadence of thought makes it smooth sailing ..
Thank you for dropping anchor on these shores~
Much love~
*Hugs*
~*LittleGoose*~

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12 posted 2001-11-28 09:06 AM


Logan, this is FANTASTIC!!   I enjoyed this so much   keeper for sure  

"If your ship doesn't come in, swim out to it." ~Jonathan Winters

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