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RMW
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since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

0 posted 2002-11-21 10:10 AM

Right of Way

Tough ... ... ...
or so suggests the bulging superstructure
and thick, steel plate
of the tow boat as it pushes upstream,
scattering a fleet of aluminum craft.
Its bow wave grins through a native run
of spring chinook.
From the elevated wheelhouse
a horn blasts
till a tiny, smiling wooden sloop
changes, peacefully, its course,
remembering an ocean
crossed.

RMW

[This message has been edited by RMW (11-21-2002 10:29 AM).]

garysgirl

Member Laureate

since 2002-09-29

Posts 19237
Florida, USA

1 posted 2002-11-21 10:18 AM

RMW, I like the picture your words brought to my minds eye
here of the little boat just moving along.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~

RMW
Senior Member

since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

2 posted 2002-11-21 10:21 AM

"Joe. Just call me Joe." ...I mean, Bob. Chuckle. Thanks much, Garysgirl.

Cpat Hair

Member Patricius

since 2001-06-05

Posts 11793

3 posted 2002-11-21 10:29 AM

again more to the words than just the image... always enjoy the view both inside and out...

regards2you
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since 2002-10-01

Posts 3940
California

4 posted 2002-11-21 10:46 AM

Picturesque with meanings as deep as that sea. Love this. It causes me to think.

Warm Regards, Pat

..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
"Desiderata"

RMW
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since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

5 posted 2002-11-21 10:50 AM

Thank you, Pat, especially given the early hour. I appreciate your taking a minute. Bob

Lady In White

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since 2001-02-12

Posts 2799
USA

6 posted 2002-11-21 10:59 AM

Courtesy
even in the harshest elements
denotes civility

RMW
Senior Member

since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

7 posted 2002-11-21 11:09 AM

Lady in White .... well said. And thank you. Bob.

VAS
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-16

Posts 7450
Oregon

8 posted 2002-11-21 11:15 AM

wonderful painting, Bob!

one can not only see the view, but the intent of the helmsman

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

9 posted 2002-11-21 12:35 PM

Bob

You touch so gently on a big thing...a wonderful metaphor!

passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

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10 posted 2002-11-21 12:39 PM

good stuff

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