Salt of the Sea

Contest poem Ok, here we go again with the 10 words. -DESTINATION -SPRIT -WINDOWPANE -SEEKER -CIRCLE -READING -ARRANGEMENT -WAVES -FAITH -SPRING

A seeker of faith caste in paths strewn 

Reading charts of the stars and the moon,

Captain glanced at the sprit and the sail

Whilst his circle of friends feared each gail.

Waves crashed like empowering words

Of a prayer on the wings of the birds.

Spring winds filled doomed sails on his ship

Like whispers pressing unopened lips.

Destination claimed dibs on his soul.

His dreams would collect their due toll,

An arrangement explorers know best

Though it stops not a one from his quest.

On the windowpane of time

Fallen eyes can only see grime.

Sea salt lies gritty and cold

To the touch of a widow grown old.

And a fatherless child still silently yearns

For a ship that shall never return.

Reviews

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

What a wonderful poem and story you've created from the 10 words given! You capture the love of the captain for the sea all the way to the grief of the widow and fatherless child. So telling the lines : "An arrangement explorers know best
Though it stops not a one from his quest."
To be in love with one who has a true passion can be lonely indeed.

[Sharon Miller Bolander]

Thank you very much. I absolutely love working on poems that must include a certain number of given words.

[Anna]

This is beautiful, as I feel there is a deeper meaning behind it. Your take on emotion seems to be similar to mine. Glad I could read this. :)

[Sharon Miller Bolander]

Thank you, Anna. I like poetry's hidden meanings and my own words seem to wonder in that direction.

[Anna]

You're welcome. I very much agree.

[Norman 223]

You have woven a clever and meaningful storyline and rhythm into this poem. Not an easy job with such a diffuse set of words .The final stanza was particulary moving.
I'm impressed with your style and imagination.

Norman
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[Matching Socks]

Super poem, you did such a great job with this!

[Helen Crutchett]

A delight to the senses Sharon. Seamlessly woven "10" poem.....thank you!

BTW Sorry I had a typo on the word 'SPRIT".....it should have been SPIRIT. However, I am allowing this in your case as it was entirely my fault.!!