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SAFARI
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The Safari, she was bristol At seventy-two feet Twin Cummins pushed forty-five tons Of mahogany and teak I fell in love at her first sight the purest I had known This grand lady of the sea Soon came to be my own She taught this young man patience She responded to my touch We pushed each other�s limits Sometimes a bit too much Perhaps it was just petulance Or maybe youthful greed I wanted more than she could give When she no longer filled my needs Her new masters took her far away A trip she�d made before Down the coast through Panama Toward the Puerto Rican shore I believe that they were foolish And I think she felt betrayed When they sailed into a hurricane that sent them to a deep dark grave I can�t help feeling guilty not about that careless crew But for the one I had forsaken The first grand lady that I knew Copyright �2004 Edwin Dante Larson

Reviewed by Janet Parker

Reviewed on December 11, 2004

Beautiful words. The vintage picture is really intriguing. You write with heart about two of my favorite subjects, ships and the sea.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Sounds like she truly was a very grand lady; and you must miss her terribly. Awesome picture, too.

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson

Reviewed on December 10, 2004

thoroughly enjoyed this poem about a young man and the vessel and journey he remembers

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

There is wisdom and truth expressed in these verses, Edwin. Thank you for sharing them. Love and peace. Regis

Reviewed by jude forese

on this safari, the trophy is never to obtained but constantly sought after ...

Reviewed by E T Waldron

I agree with Thomas! This is a splendid poem Ed, and the message is a bonus! A wonderful wistful sharing thank you!

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)

Poet, this poetic treasure is an absolute wonderful expression of how in one�s urgent quest of youthful ambivalence tries to achieve a better tomorrow, will often forget to hold on to something or someone who originally brought one the happiness and fulfillment through trading up. It�s unfortunate that the volatile crew pushed that magnificent vessel beyond its and their limits. I guess that�s where this expression really would apply, �a man must know his limitation.� Thanks for sharing your work. Take good care and be well.