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Passion
by Ed Matlack

Saturday, October 25, 2003

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Under inspirational as it is that way for me...might better be located under micellaneous, if they had that category...


 “PASSION”


 


Boats are my passion,


Rene’ not withstanding,


They drive my dreams,


Up & down the east coast,


Is where I travel the most.


 


When I find myself stressful,


I daydream of 30 to 40 footers,


Forget those sails, only want power,


Motors to run, repair & scour,


Changing plugs, filtering fuel,


Proud of daily upkeep, as if in school.


 


Make that paint shine, even with the daily grind,


Passerbies note how fine she looks,


Even during the worst of weather,


 


In point of fact, I cannot afford any at this time,


But looking forward to the day I can,


Is not a waste of my dreams, but a stress-reducer of the maritime…


 


                                                               (ed)


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Reviewed by Carolyn Red Bear (The Bear Paw) 10/26/2003
I hope you go there soon, and not just in your imagination. Water is a wonderful release...
In Spirit,
Bear
Reviewed by L M (Reader) 10/25/2003
Wonderful imagery in this one and peace.
Reviewed by E T Waldron 10/25/2003
Nothing more refreshing and satisfying than sailing the ocean...all the best with your hopeful venture Ed!
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