February 12, 2010
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Seven Seas
Cradled between bow and stern
Hewn with sweat and blood
Drawn and axed, split and shaved
Built to oppose all floods
Keelson raised with grit and gore
Lifted nigh by might and wield
Pit and pitch, pegged and planked
Bilge to bottom sealed
Nighttime lore sets the sails
Voyage upon seven seas
Mast and boom, trim and draft
Rigged and full with breeze
Listen mates to Satan’s call
Lifted nigh by might and force
Wicked and black, pitched and tossed
Satan controlled the course
Hands from a watery grave
Grasped and engulfed the hull
Lifted and dropped, pitched and tossed
Satan’s breath made the call
Cradled between bow and stern
Men with flesh and souls
Fear and aches, prayers and pain
Rudder of God is in control
Nighttime sky velvet black
Blankets the aquamarine
Quiet and dark, solitude and peace
Now silence permeates the scene
New dawn paints the sky
Spreading peace upon the sea
Praise and thanks, tears and joy
Casting hope on seven seas © 2010
Comments (8)
with the plunge into the maelstrom; lovely rhythm of rhyme, this has the taste of Epic flow. Satan seemed miscast, but the Syrens may well be counted amongst his employ. Truly delightful, wets the palate and leaves the reader, perhaps woefully in echo of the poems verse, desiring more than one bite of such a fine treat.
@Seranish_Shores - thanks so much for your comment … I am still trying to improve my writing skills and I must say you have mastered the art of poetry very well. It means a lot to me to get your suggestions and ideas. Thanks again.
it blesses me that there is another who loves the Lord and writes to Him. Thank you for your humility.
@Mike_Bolognese - I accepted our Lord at age 14 and it has made all the difference in the world. A few years ago I went back to college and got a BS in Bible Theology … so living day to day in His grace has been a wonderful journey. Mike … thanks so much for visiting.
I hold a degree in theology as well and teach it for a living
@Mike_Bolognese - That is awesome news … I am sure you bless many with your teachings. I retired last year so I currently am enjoying time with my family and friends. Take care and wish you many blessings!
I love the descriptive epic promice in this poem… You have a gift for the description… Very Nice.. Thank you.
@apoetathome - Thank you very much for your mini … I am glad you stopped by for a visit and I am honored by your comments. Thanks again!