On A Steel Horse I Ride

Another fan of the Deadliest Catch as my wife is. I have to admit, I find myself captivated with it also. That is a rough way to make a living. Loved the poem. Respectfully, Rett: "God made an idiot for practice, then he made a school board." Mark Twain For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

Reading your poem brings back to me the cries of the seagulls and the sound of the sea despite all its roughness how i wish i could be a part of a world that is part of me i would love to taste those briny tears as i purse my lips and look out into the roughness with great expectation Lovely poem Janice. Leonard

I'm not a big fan of the show, but my brother is... and he talks about it enough that along with the few times I've watched it... I know a lot about it... also, my best friend loves the show too... and he is really into it... can't stop talking about it... What I will say is those guys are much more manly than me... I could never handle the extremes of cold along with the rough seas and the lack of sleep... they deserve the big money they get... great poem by the way... Richard

wouldnt couldnt do what they do Did work with crazy men at Cliffside for Breamar years ago heavy equipment digging holes hot heavy dirty crappy crazy work I love the show for the swearing and crazy jokes they do its great that after all this time a television show can show the drama like this Like the intensity almost been squished a few times by run away poles on cables but not like the crab pot almost crushing the guys head that time wow all a part of that and the icy water douse out the life of a man like dropping an old time hurrican lamp overboard thrill brotherhood and reward its a good show Lori loves it too and i can relate somewhat (little bit) great poem

But I loved the poem. It made me think of the movie, "The Perfect Storm." Five Stars for this imagery rich piece! Alwaysw, Cat

I really liked this work. I have a huge fondness for anything Alaskan, having lived there (Anchorage) for a time. I can see that rough water, steely gray, gray sky. I've seen the sea, but from the shore. My husband and I consider, from time to time, driving the ice road. Once I drove from Seattle across the Alcan highway in a pick-up. 'Early Morn’s rising mist this sea life has got me in its grip.' This is a beautiful line, as is Alaska, which has me in its grip. Yours, Deelilah

...song, I hear the song "A Salty Dog", by Procal Harum. Nice song.....nice poem. "Write On"! #{:>{)}@==== docmaverick.

I like the show, and enjoyed your poem. the sea is a dangerous place. Those guys have to have a sense of humor. your style is as always good, great subject matter. You portray a good image of the unforgiving sea. Patty

HiJanice, how is everything with you. Dont know about the show but enjoyed reading this poem. Sincerely, Wafi "Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow." ~Lawrence Clark Powell~

Aah the salty air waves crashing upon the ship, holding on for dear life, before I'm swallowed by the sea, I don't know why I took this ride, Oh right, you invited me on this trip. Great Imagery, I'm the green horn that heaves!!! you so well explained the force and power of the sea, and that being the reason for loving it. Great job, great write! So here's a "high five" thanks, Eddie Life is like a railroad track that leads to many junctures, if you stand on the track Love comes speeding along and runs you over!! Splat!!!!

A nice take on one of my fav shows Respectfully Jim "Laws and rules don't kill freedom: narrow-minded intolerance does" : Race

the title, a line in one of my favorite songs! Wonderful write!