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I'd rather sail at night
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I'd rather sail at night |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
It was a hazy day last summer the tide went the other way, day turned into night, the full moon was shining bright, wind picked up as the sun went down and this strong feeling came around. I'd rather sail at night when the tides moving right, and the wind gives full sail, stars prevail, as we follow the moons trail. We'll never make our destination with any moment of hesitation I'd rather sail in desperation than make any move at all. Where headed for Rhode Island five days round trip it doesn't take a scholarship to realize the fix we're in. We've listened to Buffett most of the way until James Taylor came to play, our friend Bruce Clienman made the way through the dawn of the coming day. And the morning haze slipped away. [This message has been edited by Paul Hoekman (edited 12-30-1999).] |
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Astraea Member
since 1999-11-09
Posts 378California! Yeah! Okay, I'm done now |
Lovely. Me like. ~Astraea "Sometimes stars can only be seen in darkness." "Sorrow's crown of sorrow is remembering happier things." |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
Wonderful Paul  |
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Isis Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-06
Posts 6296Sunny Queensland |
Great Paul I quite enjoyed this At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet. (Plato) ~Isis~ (Daughter of Mystery) |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Oh yeah - Newport will never be the same.....  |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
I think I would rather sail at night also, but maybe because I am a night owl! ~*~ Hell is not a place of fire and a devil with a tail and horns. But a place of torment because the light of God is gone. To escape this, accept the blood of Jesus Christ! ~*~ |
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Paul Hoekman Member
since 1999-12-28
Posts 382Harwinton Ct. U>S>A> |
I love you guys. |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
First verse gives off quite the calming effect. Not sure I would want to sail when I can't see. But I bet the open sky would be just breath taking at night! <*\\\>< Where there is faith, there is love. Where there is love, there is peace. Where there is peace, there is GOD. Where there is GOD, there is no need. Hallmark |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Paul- Nothing with more serenity than sailing. And sailing at night ... with stars and moon overhead Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ! Top it off with Buffet crooning ... I WANT TO GO SAILING RIGHT NOW !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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HelmutB Senior Member
since 2000-01-06
Posts 964Canada |
Certainly this makes me wanna go on a boat trip. But I can't getting sea sick So I enjoy sailing by reading such a nice piece Well done Paul The ability to describe life with words is similar to painting a picture; both can be powerful tools. |
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WolfsMate Member
since 2000-01-14
Posts 121New York |
I'd sail at anytime, but the night....well you know us wolfs!  |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Night sailing sounds soooo romantic and mysterious Paul...perhaps I should try it! Love the way you painted the picture! Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Rockin' on the waves with Jimmy Buffet Can I go along? Very soothing poem Liz |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I can't even imagine how beautiful the sky looks at sea in the middle of the night |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
Paul, I just knew you were a Parrothead! I liked this piece, and enjoyed the notion of sailing on through the night with Jimmy and James Taylor and the all the other son of a sons...  Claire |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
I liked this one a lot, especially the second stanza for some reason. And the obvious play on Rhode Island and Rhodes scholar. Clever and fun. I can do without the James Taylor, though! Mike |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Another great one, Paul! Love those water poems! Corinne |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Paul, I think I'd rather sail at night too. The heavens must be stunning!! Good job. Very vivid and very calming. Thanks for a good read. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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earthman Junior Member
since 2002-12-04
Posts 21 |
I am in the deep archives! |
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