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The Waters of Bra Dor
by Felix LeRoy Perry → (All Poetry by Felix LeRoy Perry)
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I have been doing a lot of romance writes lately so as not to be typecast thought I would offer you another tale of the sea. The Bra Dor Lakes are a large body of waters surrounded by Cape Breton Island in my native Nova Scotia. Notes: Bys....slang for boys Souwester....an oilskin hat worn by old sailors on the sea Nor'easter...one of the most feared storms on the waters Lifelines...ropes to tie to the boat so you can not ger washed overboard Lands end...the very tip of land that juts out into the sea Beaching...often in the old sail vessel if masts were lost and they started taking on water the Captain would point her towards the nearest beach in hopes of grounding her far enough up on the sand to abandon safely

The Waters Of Bra Dor Raise the storm sails me bys We�re in for a Nor�easter When that banshee screams It�ll not be a welcome greeting �on the waters of Bra Dor Secure down all the hatches bys Tie on your old Sou�wester Hook up all your lifelines She�s bound to be a dousey �on the waters of Bra Dor Rain driving down in anger Thunder plays the music score Ragged lighting bleeds the sky Froth the waves around us �on the waters of Bra Dor Look at the skipper�s frown A leeward tack for sure Trying to find safe port But no sign of the narrows buoy �on the waters of Bra Dor Waves as high as buildings Crack of our mast�s timber Pray now to your Gods me sons Looks like this is the end of us �on the waters of Bra Dor The Captain spins the wheel We wonder just what for He tries to make land�s end It may be the last hope for us �on the water�s of Bra Dor Aye, God was in that cockpit To steady Captain�s hands for sure To drive us safe up on a beach Far from the pounding surf On the waters of Bra Dor!

Reviewed by K. Mulroney

Reviewed on May 17, 2007

This piece reminds of the tv show, Deadliest Catch. I could not do the things they do with the weather that hits them. All for some crab. I could feel the hard rains and salty spray, my friend!

Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine

Reviewed on May 16, 2007

Enjoyable read of the sea. R

Reviewed by Karen Cino

I always love your sea poems. They are packed with imagery and I always get a wonderful spirt of inspiration after reading them.

There is nothing wrong with writing romantic poetry. It is a huge market, however, your tales of the sea are awesome and I always looking forward to reading them.

On the waters of Bra Dor, there is a lot of emotions going on. I can relate any poem to romance. This pen, is outstanding and I look forward to reading your next masterpiece.

~hugs~
Karen

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)

hate it when i hit that button before i write...well done, a good picture you write, couldn't not imagine what it was like for these old sailors. For many knew the sea was quite the cruelest mistress. So we won't bran you only a romantic writer. yet the sea can be just as romantic in the writing about. Lady J

Reviewed by Morning Star

This a beautifully written poem
Your choice of words have painted a picture
Of the ocean and the storm
I have never been through a storm
But truly enjoyed this
Beautiful poem!!
Love And peace to you always...Morning Star

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

enjoyed the visual write here-i think the sea holds a bit of intrique for many

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Those that hadn't been on a north Atlantic storm promoted by the Nova Scotia don't know what is a peaceful passage through from the sound of Quebec into the mad maelstrom of angry waters in revolt that smashes everything and gives everybody with a taste of what's like in Hell without the water.
Great piece!
Georg

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on May 15, 2007

really enjoyed this skillful tale of the sea, Felix ...

Reviewed by Ch'erie de Perrot

Gotta agree with Walt, the sea affords no fun, iffin yah relys on the winds, and too much when it does blow, many a squall have I encountered, wondering if we were headed for davy joneses locker...
But...it's so thrilling, whoa nothing compares..well almost LOL.
Great write, and btw, the sea is romantic too, haha, well i think it is anyway.Well versed Fee.
Hugzzzzzzzzzzzz
Cherry

Reviewed by Walt Hardester

Lord, do I know the feeling, Felix.

Sailing is a funny thing
either sheer boredom......or sheer terror
with not much in between
Walt

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Oh I enjoyed this one very much.......Most wonderful offering...I could "Hear" you read this one!!

love Tinak

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Wow, Fee, you tell a whale of a tale. I'll sail the high seas with you any day (just as long as I don't fall overboard; can't swim; can't even float! LOL)! Very well done, my friend; bravo!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Addin' this to the Fee Files! :)

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

(((Fee))),

The perfect storm, captured in engaging patois; aye, batten down th' hatches, me bys, 'tis goin' t' be a stormy night! And you brought them all home safe again...well done, my (((friend))).

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by D Johnson

Fee, what a great story, well written. I could hear Gordon Lightfoot singing your words.

Thanks,
Dan

Reviewed by Edwin Larson

Aye Cap'n Fee this is a keeper! Great write of the high-seas. Excellent!!! Enjoyed this much.

Edwin