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Captains are we
by dan Rosenhagen → (All Poetry by dan Rosenhagen)
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In charge of ourselves

 

Captains Are We

 

Life’s journeys are here to teach us.

They provide us with a test to do our best.

They can overwhelm our simple presence as we stand poised for the lengthy conquest.

During our interactions we collect the puzzles pieces.

The plans we contrived are set into place as a means to progress us.

 I am humbled at the notion of the challenges in life’s devotions.

 Captains are we of our own destiny.

 We must never forget that we are beings of fragility.

The reality of nobility is a worthy possibility.

To navigate our pressures requires justified measures.

The diversities at sea can change a ships course from where it should be.

The captain makes choices ignoring his crew’s voices.

It is human nature to search life’s forbidden seas.

Keep your strongest arm on the rudder your vessel is your wager.

If you loose your direction you may be lost in the fathoms.

Gone would be your treasures.

Have mercy on me.

  

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 Reviews of "Captains are we"
Reviewed by Carol Mitchell
Reviewed on November 10, 2008
This poem is absolutely beautiful. It made me feel I was on the water. Please keep up the great poetic verse.

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on September 15, 2008
"The reality of nobility is a worthy possibility."

So true! Again, a thought provoking write...
Cryssa

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on September 15, 2008
I agree with everything that you say in your poem.We are indeed captains of your ship call life.I enjoy reading this poem,take care

Edwin

Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on September 14, 2008
The metaphor applies to all: we are all captains and sometimes it's a wonderfully rewarding experience, and sometimes we feel abandoned, lonely and in fear.

Axilea

Reviewed on September 14, 2008
Hello Dan,

Shades of "Invictus" here- "The captain makes choices ignoring his crew's voices"....very tragic in times of war and puts an unaware nation into PERIL. Great piece of writing!

Cynthia


Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce
Reviewed on September 14, 2008
You are the captain of your own direction. Oh, this is so true!!!

Sandie Angel :o)


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