Pondering over a sailboat I came across one warm afternoon.......
Sailboat....
A little sailboat fit for one,
sits all alone where did it come.
On its side up on the grass,
lost most its paint, all its class.
A center pole once held a sail,
all one can see is a rusty pail.
If you could speak what would you say,
would you be happy to again play.
Repair your boards, new coat of paint,
a light bright color, nothing faint.
Brand new sail to flow in the breeze,
bring back your beauty, if you please.
Once again riding the waves standing tall,
you will be the best looking one of all.
Be not concrned what came before,
Set your sights forward, be confident, sure.
A new life you lead, did we fix you right,
you sparkle, shine and look so bright.
Your pastel colors match the blue sky,
stretch your sail, let us see how high.
Above the waves, so sleek you glide,
the ocean water slapping your side.
Standing so proud, happy you are,
now is your chance to travel far.
The forgotten can be rediscovered and become something beutiful once more. Your poetry so amazing as normal! xD ! i'd be worried if it were any other way.
Keep writing
Lilo xx
Reviewed by Jane Wallace (Reader)
Reviewed on April 1, 2007
I love the sea and anything that has to do with the sea. I once took a phot of a small discarded fishing boat when I visited Wales. I want to someday write a poem about it. Your poem reminds me of the day I saw that boat and I pondered the stories it might tell, if it could talk. Loved this poem Karen. Brought back good memories.
A symbological wise composition in imagery and meaning on the sea of wisdom sailboating by the shores of ontological thoughts through the magnificent lines of "Sailboat" delivering a message of survival and rebirth.
Wow this is a fantastic way for me to sail
I'm terrified of water I love looking at the ocean!
So your poem was an excellent treat for me
as your words captured a perfect picture and
fantastic Imagery in this wonderful write!
I enjoyed this smooth sailboat!!
Love And Peace To You..Morning Star
Enjoyed this much Karen your words brought the write to life, I felt as though I were with you every step of the way...right down to the sail on the ocean...I am scared to death of water, can't swim a stroke! So I imagined watching from the shore...Loved the write, beautifully written...
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
The songs and art in this book are about our collective emergence after the pandemic and trauma of the last few years - comprised of 5 collections: World as Refuge, Where We Live, In Our Hands, Rhythms of Change and What We See & Sow.
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Lilo xx
Jane
A symbological wise composition in imagery and meaning on the sea of wisdom sailboating by the shores of ontological thoughts through the magnificent lines of "Sailboat" delivering a message of survival and rebirth.
I did enjoy the reading of "Sailboat".
In admiration,
Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU
Regis
I'm terrified of water I love looking at the ocean!
So your poem was an excellent treat for me
as your words captured a perfect picture and
fantastic Imagery in this wonderful write!
I enjoyed this smooth sailboat!!
Love And Peace To You..Morning Star
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling