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The stars had lied horizon wide
Tides in tow hailed the ailing sky
Currents crossed and tossed command
As I grappled helm from gout dappled hands

Fate and fortune, wily wind
listen well to bosun's hymn
"I am master, you are mate
I, your pilot, you, my wake"

The stars came right and truely bright
Tides rolled under slumberous night
Currents weaved and teased the moon
Bosun had piped a might righteous tune

Fate and fortune, wily wind
Echo my will... my want... my whim
For I am master, you, are mate
I, your pilot, you, my wake
— brittle light, Jun 07, 2010

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Region, Country: upstate New York USA, USA

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brittle light

16 years ago

thank you indi

there is not much of a story behind the nautical theme of this poem, other than my son having a career in the navy. I was thinking of him, hoping he was not in harm's way...the philosophical idea in the poem comforted me somewhat. Once again, thanks for the comment (I'm finding I do enjoy a compliment more than I dare admit)Being quite new to neopoet, I have not checked out all of your work yet, but I will...so many poets,so little time! AL