Vows Of The Valiant Seamen

 

 

 The savage seas strike terror

In the hearts of many a man

Yet bold and fierce - heads held high
They brave the ocean waves
Mighty- strong and fearless in their stand

 

 

 

The land… they pay not justice to

Tis’ the sea, their servile empire lays

On stately ships they live their lives

The wild tumultuous sea their master is

Throughout many a night and day

 

Seeking  proud white-cliffed shores

Like the Larus seagull, noble untamed and free

They scorn the storms and brave the winds

Of their mighty captn’…the beautiful, ravenous sea

 

 

And he who rides with banner proud

As distant shores fade out of sight

He stands fiercely loyal to the bitter end

Braving the sea in vessel ships…

Valiant seamen brave their vagrant gypsy life 

 

 

With a fight at night of mast and spars

They face the secrets of the sea

But only those who brave its dangers

Can understand her mystery

 

 

Oh ye’ mighty sailors brave…

Raise all your proud heads sublime

Ye’ brave heirs of God’s eternal gift…

Weep not…for the sea is thine

 

 

written & c/r by anne p murray- 2012

 

 

 

Author's Note

In the age of sail, life on board tall ships was hellish to the extreme. Voyages could last up to several years, sanitation was almost nonexistent, the food consisted of weevil-infested, rock-hard dried bread and salt pork, scurvy and other diseases ran rampant, discipline was harsh, and death almost certain.
The men who survived these times were tough as nails.

Reviews

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Wonderful artwork... you set the scene and took me back in time with your words.

[Pax]

I see a brave and courageous individual in the poem....
tough and noble in heart...
i see more of a tribute though it speaks to me otherwise for it speaks of your heart ms. Anne...

Brilliant write!

[anne p. murray- LadeeAnne]

I am so glad you took time to read my poem. Your words touched my heart...for you looked for my soul in my words and found it so very well

Thank you my dear friend

[Broken Soul]

Great poem. The use of alliteration in the first line draws the reader in, beginning with a line that flows perfectly.

[anne p. murray- LadeeAnne]

Thank you for that compliment! I so appreciate you taking the time to comment. I wasn't even aware I had used alliteration...until you mentioned it. Thank you so much for pointing that out to me.