Hey I never clicked on this back in Feb. I like this because - replace that absolutely beautiful boat and sailing life with a tired old piano and a worn out musician AND this is my SONG TOO! Both parents dead, no wife or girl - but I'm (for now) STUCK in my weed patch! Do it man - all the things you love while there's time - SAIL! (and bring the Last Renaissance Man along - it's a good sailor's novel (and a copy of my CD (soon) what better ocean music!
PS: can't blame me for putting in a plug can ya?)

NOt so bad, if WHERE he placed you
Happiness still finds YOu!
Sweet pen Walt!
To accept what is
give you reason for your heart
to give!
A marina's life sounds GREAT to me, the sights you see, the beauty of hearts unknown, the lesson in a poem!
STay Positive!

Write On!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace! and I'm so sorry about your parents passing! STay Strong and share their memories your lifelong!Give yourself a big hug, you lug! :)ooxxooxxooo

...pen of hope and acceptance...riding upon the sea of sadness...sometimes when the sun glistens on the water...one does not feel so alone.
John

NO! We make our nest what it is. Perhaps your inner self wants tthe solitude to get it all together. Love and blessings,
Susan

our lives are full of trials and pain, we must pick up the anchor and sail on.,,,

Walt no one is meant to live their life alone, t6hat is why God had two of everything put on Noahs ark,Just be ptient and take the time to relax and enjoy, give yourself time to reach that prfect mate. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

I think our fate is what we make of it. After my shock and dismay from my divorce wore off, I eventually reveled in my freedom, and vowed never to marry again - but I did, and now I am happy as a married man, once more. But sailing free as the breeze sounds mighty fine, too!

Walt, is it a coincidence that you would share this poem on the anniversary of the death of my father in 1965 in a truck train wreck. Even 43 years later, I still remember.

I feel blessed that I have my AD family.

Larry

hey Walt,still waiting for the call,I've never been on a sail boat[hint hint hint]I understand those moments when that huge wave of life crashes into your, face to remind you of everything you thought you forgot about,and was past....nice write...matey....or I mead skipper..or is that captain,, how about Walt,
stan

Although there is loneliness in this poem that you've written, I can also sense hope. And the photo...gorgeous...makes me wish I was there!

Awww, Walt, here I thought you had real class, but a sailboat...? Sell it, pick up a Nordhavn 40 to 46 or 47 and travel the world...Ed

A solitary life, perhaps, but NOT a hermitage. Yet, sun, fun, the sea, meeting new folks, broadening your horizons - not too bad. I'd offer to be your first mate, but I think Steve would disapprove. LOL

God bless you. Kathy

"No, no, no.
You'll find your dream woman out there
on the open seas even though she be a mermaid?
Ron

Great writing,sailing is great for ya..I love it..stay safe and well sweet man..if you have your health you have everything believe me.....Hugssssssss

If she's gone for good, get out and do some shopping and fishing!!! More fish in the sea, they say. Don't let anyone tell you all the good ones are taken. Hogwash! There are plenty of good ones. Maybe you need a Colombian!

Life is what you make it and yours doesn't sound too bad at all.

I detect an undercurrent of cynism here, Yachtclubs, marinas, margaritas, sailboat, no snow, no parents, a very streneous life, what could entice you to be lonesome? an open sea of opportunity?
Snap out of it, pronto, my friend, rich opportunities await you!
Go get! Jasmin Horst

From what I can see here, Wally, it ain't bad at all! What's it gonna be... naggy rae at home, or freedom on the sea, talking to the dolphins?
No worries, mate! I'd take the latter!
ribit~

Walt, I feel the loneliness in this writing...the feelings of being a lone and full of anxieties. You've captured a great canvas here of a person with their head hanging low with feelings of rejection and pain, but with a desire for a new beginning. This is sad but a great write!

I'm sorry for the loss of your parents. You only become lost if you allow yourself to be. A solitary lifestyle might not be too bad - you don't have to answer to anyone but yourself (and to God, of course LOL). I'd join you on the high seas, if I could -

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

Karen would join you, but she can't swim - took lessons three times, she floats - like a rock - straight down!