Rear Admiral

Rear Admiral

A Poem by Re-Pete
"

The sail, the play of its pulse so like our own lives: so thin and yet so full of life, so noiseless when it labors hardest, so noisy and impatient when least effective. -Thoreau

"
Celtic Music Sunset Sail w/ Michael O ...

a black ace
he played bass
with an infectious smile
strutting a melodious, golden mile
cooler than a brand, spanking new refrigerator
tearin' it up like an amplified cheese grater
blowin' up the house and leaving nothing but an empty crater

slappin' taut steel strings
hearts, souls and other finely tuned, esoteric things
hauler of no man's junk
making feel-good music intoxicatingly drunk
each and every note a slam dunk
sailing the seven seas of funk
a legend he did debunk
his brilliant, red skies at night 
raising more than the anchor of a sailor's delight



© 2024 Re-Pete


Author's Note

Re-Pete
"It is easier to sail many thousand miles through cold and storm and cannibals, in a government ship, with five hundred men and boys to assist one, than it is to explore the private sea, the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean of one's being alone." - Thoreau

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Wow! What an amazing seafaring poem you have pinned in this wondrous story and finely narrated story. I am not a fan of the sea, but on dry land, I am more than happy to read your poem, Pete. Nice depiction, excellent use of metaphor and other figures of speech all go to creating this sublime metaphoric gem. Enjoyed reading! Thank you for sharing, dear poet...

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Re-Pete

5 Months Ago

thank you for sharing kind thoughts. it is appreciated.
Mariej

5 Months Ago

Most welcome always, dear poet...



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Wow! What an amazing seafaring poem you have pinned in this wondrous story and finely narrated story. I am not a fan of the sea, but on dry land, I am more than happy to read your poem, Pete. Nice depiction, excellent use of metaphor and other figures of speech all go to creating this sublime metaphoric gem. Enjoyed reading! Thank you for sharing, dear poet...

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Re-Pete

5 Months Ago

thank you for sharing kind thoughts. it is appreciated.
Mariej

5 Months Ago

Most welcome always, dear poet...
Who do you think is better... Victor Wooten or Larry Graham?

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Re-Pete

5 Months Ago

that's a difficult question to answer. they're both highly skilled, talented masters but if i was f.. read more
Davidgeo

5 Months Ago

I think I agree with you. Victor Wooten may be technically better at playing the instrument but, he.. read more
Tremendous. I lived on a sail boat in Ventura California with my Dad and brother when I was a teenager. This brought back memories.

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Re-Pete

5 Months Ago

seems as though you''ve done some interesting things in your life which is great fuel for a writer. .. read more
Ahoy mate!
I felt like I was on the ship...
when the seas are silently, secretly, soothing...before the storm.
j.

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Re-Pete

5 Months Ago

hmm. glad to hear that, just don't ever walk the plank.
dear Pete... an amazing Sea-faring poem that has captured the warmth of a Summers Day... after a Night of thunder Storms. softly, Pat

Posted 5 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Re-Pete

5 Months Ago

nature at it finest. peaceful blessings caressing. much appreciated pat.

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Re-Pete
Re-Pete

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I love reading, writing, music, nature, God and feeling emotion, not necessarily in that order. To me, these things go hand in hand. My favorite writer is Henry David Thoreau. I think he was a geni.. more..

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