The sun and seas a jolly cast?
By Mark Heathcote
Thu, 21 Jun 2012
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The sun and seas a jolly cast
As is the sail tied to the mast
And those laggards anchored
Without a future or a past…
Who are they to sink then?
To the bottom of a glass
Without the lowly courage
To weigh anchor, outclass…
Them that is first and last
The oceans fleet of stars.
Who are they to sink then?
Lower than the rank of Czars.
…Should, they not sail the seas
That storm and rage.
Hold—strait the tiller, helmsman
Waves beat my breast a sage!
“God be their maiden-voyage
All in him find harbor.
Set sail loathsome, wreckage!
Oar thy soul to him thy savior”.
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This is wonderful Mark, I
Permalink Submitted by skinner_jennifer on
This is wonderful Mark, I could almost hear some
pirates singing this, as they work upon the deck.
Sorry I'm getting a bit carried away, but this is
definitely one of my favourites. Just have a thing
for poems of the sea.
Very much enjoyed.
Jenny.
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Weather seems to be keeping
Permalink Submitted by Parson Thru on
Weather seems to be keeping our boats on their moorings, but really enjoyed this Mark. Feel urged to dryer saltings to boot. Might have one small nip from the flask though!
Parson Thru
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