Sail on

Peaceful, the sea

 

Sail on

 

 

Of light at play…day’s end, to cease

Now mirrored of a rippled sea

Casting long in shadowed dreams

A drifting silhouette…at peace

 

Sail on, sail on,

currents feed this destined course

 

Arcs, spun gold…on dance card wings

Lemon dust, the sifted sound

Framed of flowing tangerine

Silence sings…as truth is found

 

Sail on, sail on,

captured breezes…quiet source

 

Abstract waves…in curtained sweep

Drape this ocean’s fantasy

Melodic so the depth to breathe

Champagne tints the tapestry

 

Sail on, sail on,

horizon’s beckoned rendezvous

 

Citrine jeweled on zephyr’s flight

Calmly cools in twilight feel

Motions quell the rhythm’d night

Beliefs this sun shall soon conceal

 

Sail on, sail on,

as daylight disappears from view

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

The photo I took this week in Key West

Reviews

[carol burgess romance]

What a perfect discription for the end of a day....peaceful....great write as always my friend

[Jack...]

I appreciate your kind words Carol. Thank you so very much.

[carol burgess romance]

you are welcome

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A gentle, colour provoking melodic peaceful piece of verse Jack.
The photo is stunningly beautiful!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much John

[Dhaye]

Great poem and nice pic! Another evidence of a successful vacation, huh!

Smile and laugh always, Jack. Just enjoy life.

Nice job.

[Jack...]

Thank you Dhaye, I appreciate your kind words.

[Baby Ricochet]

The keys are awesome, I'm happy for you that you enjoyed yourself. Great poem as always

[Jack...]

Thank you sir

[Emerald Seas]

Nothing like the open water to settle the soul. Gorgeous picture to accompany your lovely write.

I love sailing! Learned ages ago in Southern Cali. Weekends on the boat with dear friends. Ocean waves and control of the winds within your sails. Funny how open waters ground the spirit...

I'm so glad you had a wonderful time! It seems your daughter's wedding and the whole experience was a wonderful success.

[Jack...]

It was, everyone enjoyed themselves. Had 35 or so people attend. It was really nice. Thank you so much my friend.

[Angel]

Beautiful.
And the photo, too.
"dance card wings"...that phrase really caught my attention.
This is a fabulous write, Jack!!
As we've come to expect from you.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Angel

[Sami Khalil]

It is hard to choose between a good pic an a good poem . Let,s say both compliment each other . Well done ...:)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my friend

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)

[Rita L. Sev]

Gold, lemon, tangerine, champagne, citrine... Here's Jack's giant box of crayolas, spilling magnificently onto the page... I really love what you do with color images in your poems!

[Rita L. Sev]

Oh, and that photo is breathtaking!

[Frieda P]

Spectacular photo and the poetry sails along in it's essence, you really captured the feel of that magnificent photograph. This was my favorite pic, aside from the one of you and your daughter of course, just breathtaking Jack, as always.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Frieda. If you like it then I am happy.