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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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The Passing Bell Upon the wharf, beside the bay, I saw a man so old and gray, Who sat to watch the ships sail by. I heard him speak, I caught his eye And in its depths I seemed to see A glimpse of what life used to be, Before old age had put a halt To his career, a roving salt! Within his voice, I heard the sea. A wild and strange cacophony. Of wind and storm, of thunder clap Of crashing waves and masts that snap. Of briny spray and icy spars. Of navigating by the stars. He turned away and I did too, But somehow, in my soul I knew Here was a man who’d been to Hell, Now waiting for the passing bell And when it sounds, a ship will come, Whose sailors raise their tot of rum. All black the ship and black the sails. The ghostly crew stands at the rails. A mute and weather-beaten horde, Who’ve come to welcome him on board! Betty Lou Hebert |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Enjoyed the read. Thanks, Melton |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow... amazing imagery. I loved this! Very well done. Michael |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Melton: Thanks for reading and I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the poem. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Michael: Thank you so much!! Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Oh wow! You never disappoint, Betty Lou! Fantastic! |
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Word Weaver Member
since 2011-03-06
Posts 437California, USA |
This is one of your best Betty Lou. Love, Marcia |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Denise: Thank you very much for your kind comments. Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marcia: Thanks for reading and commenting. This is a favorite of mine! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Verbena Member
since 2005-10-17
Posts 196Australia |
Dear Betty Lou You have a wonderful gift of verse which lets us see through the eyes of the 'old salt'. His last voyage being the 'ghost ship' to take him to his final resting place gave me goosebumps. Love Verbena xo |
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