Sails Hold Tight

Thank you Edie Starfish for the inspiration

Sails hold tight 

against the gales 

which torture them 

all through the night. 

Ripping back and forth 

they withstand the toils, 

with not an ear to hear their battle 

and not an eye to see their plight.

An abandoned ship, 

lost at sea.  

The light of day shines no direction 

for the lone sailor

trapped in the darkness 

beheld by the rocks.

Looking down to the blackened tides, 

the quiet waters 

which may fill his lungs

and dampen his soul. 

May the moon light 

lift him steadily through the night

and guide the sailor home. 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you tell a chilling tale here, Laura...
impressive writing from the inspiration...my only problem was the beginning of this...i got a little seasick...but then i always had motion sickness since i was a kid...and you so vividly describe mad waves...i felt it.
j.

[Laura Kate]

I'm sorry for giving you feel queasy Jacob! Thank you for still writing your feedback I really appreciate it :)

[Chris]

So damn many are 'lost' in life's seas... and god I miss them still.

[Laura Kate]

Thanks for reading Chris, much appreciated

[Chris Shaw]

Full of adventure and imagery LauraKate. Your poem advises of the dangers at sea, especially for a lone sailor. I hope he makes it back home in safety. Nicely penned.

Chris

[Laura Kate]

Thanks Chris, I hope so too!
Laura

[MarkAndTheOcean]

Lovely little poem, somewhat lonely but also a little romantic. The ocean is always such an adventure.

[Laura Kate]

Thank you Mark! Nice to meet you, thanks for visiting my page.