sailing

a memory of sailing prompted this write.

Feelings
tethered
to the wind,

blowing
aimlessly --

I wanted
a direction
in which

to sail;
then
          you.

Author's Note

CAPTCHA UNTRUSS

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the poem. Gentle, hopeful and nice flow of thoughts leading to very good ending. A amazing poem dear Poet.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. For the subject of my very first "love" -- the kind that goes from grade school to adult hood -- never quite "realized" but never finished.

[Coyote Poetry]

I have one of them. My best friend sister. Hard at the family get together. I liked the poem and you are welcome.

[Lorry]

Love the freedom of this thought and the open-endedness of the "then you", leaving us to wonder and imagine all the then you's we have come across. Superb.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. The idea came from a childhood friend and first real crush.:)

[Einstein Noodle]

untruss indeed :) i went to college for a few months one time .. in Florida ..and went out with the sailing club once ..i have a vivid picture of it in my mind and often wonder why i didn't go out again ... it was such a positive experience ... just a land lubber i guess .. first verse is so impactfull ...i can feel the jagged edges ..and such relief for loves heart to find home port .. :)
E.
ps i dropped out of college and within a month or two was drafted :O ...

[Lyn Anderson]

Funny, the things we remember and hold dear. The initial memory I was a mere 11 or so.

[Einstein Noodle]

just a little jib you were ;)

[Lydia Shutter]

Timing is everything and sometimes it is also confusing. Why did "he" show up now? The unanswerable. Liked it! Lydi**

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you, there is always that childhood love, and the feelings it ignites when he shows back up in one's life are intense at times.

[aLittlePain]

There's a joy about this that is so gentle. What a gorgeous memory. R xo

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you so much. It is one of my most precious -- I believe I was 11.

[redzone]

I love Orinoco Flow, the Enya song.. "let me sail upon your shores"... the water is a wonderful place to be, especially with someone special... I loved your last few lines... "a direction ... and you"... I think you had a special experience KL...

redzone

[Lyn Anderson]

ah yes, the boy, young love, and all that ...

[redflutterby]

I love being on the water in a boat...doesn't matter what kind. The wind in your face, the sounds...sigh nothing better. Well except maybe flying down the road on a motorcycle. ;-)

[Lyn Anderson]

What an image that is ...:)

[kublakhan27]

Not much I can say really, just beautifully- and vividly-expressed...love this one.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks very much, I appreciate it.:)

[kublakhan27]

Anytime my friend :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Read my latest, okay?

[Frieda P]

Ahh I love sailing, sometimes the wind takes us exactly where we're supposed to be...just saying. Sail away....

[Lyn Anderson]

I was only sailing once. It is one of my most precious memories with a dear friend.

[KH]

Awh, the peace and tranquility of the wind, waves and your words have brought back some memories that should have never had to fade. Thank you :)

[Lyn Anderson]

You are welcome. It truly was a fine memory for me