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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway 
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~ Forgotten dreams ~ Old yacht upon the river moored Do you dream of days gone by You've seen a few adventures Your sails white wings against the sky You've skimmed the stormy breakers And kissed the salty spray Your pennant flowing in the breeze As you danced across the bay But now those days are over You're anchored in land's lock Too old to face the ocean Marooned in grassy dock No longer making trips abroad Bereaved of sails and mast That bore you to the coral seas A wreck you are at last And ageing queen forgotten now Yet are you content to rest To keep your memories to the end Where seagulls build their nest Still your grand appearance Can inspire a dream or two Of wind and wave and waters And high seas clear and blue.... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
 A fine write, nice imagery and the rhyme/rhythm is great. |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Thanks Midnitesun, many of those derelict boats lying on the shores where I wander. Heart2Heart |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
this is an excellent write...methinks it must have gotten missed...bump... |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Why thank you Steavenr, I was beginning to think these were really forgotten dreams:-) Heart2Heart |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
I bet that old yacht has some great stories to tell.....and with a little paint, a little love, he should be back to his adventures again! |
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Billie Cullimore Member
since 2009-03-27
Posts 315 |
My dear; How well you paint this dear old vessel, oh! but to sail again with it's dreams. Loved it. Billie C. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
oh my, you certainly drew me well...beautifully done...enjoyed with a smile all the way through. Lee J. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Glad this came back. I love it! Wish I could climb aboard and create some new dream adventures! |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Interesting how you wrote of a worn out yacht...now I am thinking of a not so worn out yacht, a well taken care of and a dearly loved yacht and her sea dog, both that lost an able skipper as she passed on to cancer...memories from my past...James |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
This brought such a huge smile to my face. You are such an incredible poet. Truly a joy to read, even the ageing queen sounds good the way you write her. |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Ah yes ARH, and that's what many do, but it really takes a lot of TLC plus money to get those old vessels back into their former beauty. Thanks for sweet reply:-) Heart2Heart |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Yes, I agree, but we can always sail away in our dreams instead Billie:-) Thanks for stopping by. Heart2Heart |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
To draw a smile is my pleasure, thanks Lee:-)Heart2Heart |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Would love to take on the job to restore one of those old boats, but there never seems to be time. Thanks for lovely response Midnitesun :-) Heart2Heart |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Oh so sorry to hear this James, your loss is also my loss. Thanks for heartfelt comment. heart2Heart |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Oh yes Blues, those ancient vessels are always stately grand ladies you know :-) Thanks for reading and commenting. Heart2Heart |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I certainly enjoy your poetry, Heart2Heart. This one is a favorite. Ida |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: A boat does always inspire dreams, you are so right and you have brought life into this old queen resting on the shore ... And you brought back memories too ... a yacht which was admired and loved a long time ago on the lake of Zurich ... must be a resting queen too or nurturing her vanity in a museum  .Wonderful write. Love, Margherita |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Marchmadness and Margerhita thanks so much for your lovely replies. Heart2Heart |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
H2H you have written that with a real touch of class my friend, very enjoyable to read. Thanks for sharing. Lindsay |
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Heart2Heart Senior Member
since 2009-05-15
Posts 738Scotland/Norway |
Thanks Lindsay, very kind of you to say so. heart2Heart |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
~Well I think you have the TLC for it, and for money well, if it is a dream, it will happen, I love taking old things and making them new, sanding and painting, gives a feeling like no other....kind of like a long lost love, taking it and making it new again... Your welcome for the sweet reply  |
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