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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

0 posted 2001-03-27 02:48 PM

We're drifting in the shallows,
for the wind has died away.
The air is warm and heavy,
as we ghost along the bay.
The sail hangs slack above us
and a languor fills our bones,
while listening to the lapping
of the water's liquid tones.

There's a gust. The wind is back,
so we tend our boat once more,
falling on a starboard tack
and our spirits start to soar.
There's only wind and water
and a great expanse of sky,
the tiller and the rudder,
our boat, my love, and I!

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2001-03-27 02:57 PM

This is truly lyrical and romantic. Joyce

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

2 posted 2001-03-27 03:26 PM

a very visual and uplifting piece. well done..

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Wobbly Head Bob
Member

since 2000-05-15

Posts 299
Virginia, USA

3 posted 2001-03-27 05:05 PM

An awesome picture painted here!

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2001-03-27 06:02 PM

Thank you all for commenting. A memory of time spent on Puget Sound years ago, in our sailboat.

Betty Lou Hebert

kcsgrandma
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1522
Presque Isle, ME

5 posted 2001-03-27 11:32 PM

This reads so nicely! Thanks for inviting us all along!

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

6 posted 2001-03-28 08:45 AM

......There's only wind and water
and a great expanse of sky,
the tiller and the rudder,
our boat, my love, and I!.......

You have got everything a romantic voyage could ask for. Peaceful and serene.
Melton

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

7 posted 2001-03-28 04:13 PM

kcsgrandma: Thanks for reading and commenting.

Betty Lou Hebert

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

8 posted 2001-03-28 04:18 PM

Thanks Melton. Glad you liked the poem.

Betty Lou Hebert

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