The sea and me

The life of a seaman.

 

 

The sea wants to have me.

My soul from it is free. 

I am the master you see.

And this shall never be.

 *

Every day a sailing I will go.

Wind rain sleet and snow.

Sailing I must go.

 *

The sea wants to have me.

And this shall never be.

 *

Year by year goes by.

I am there on the seas of hi.

Another year and sailing am I.

*

The sea wants to have me.

And this shall never be.

 *

Now I am old.

A sailor so bold.

Onto sailing I hold.

 *

The sea wants to have me.

And this shall never be!

Author's Note

The song of a sailor

Reviews

[HLDXyQ3uGx]

This is amazing! The flow and thought are excellent. And I loved the way you kept on repeating "The sea wants to have me. And this shall never be." I felt the free spirited and strong nature of the sailor. And I liked the fact that it could be a poem about life as well. Wonderfully done!

[Great Aunt Astri]

This reminds me of a sea shanty. Love the rhyming scheme. Tell the man in the poem to carry on keeping charge of the sailing lugger and keeping the sea at bay!

[Frieda P]

Brilliantly written Bill, this floats on your page as the majestic sea never dies, good tale of perseverance.

[Miss Marlette]

This is not just about the sea...it is about life. Simple and elegant in it's wording, the poem has amazing depth and I just loved the determination. You convey the truly indefatigable spirit of a sailor in a very endearing way. Loved reading it.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

I felt the forlorn emotion... the yearning within... and missed opportunities...

This is so beautiful! I am a child of the sea, and adore this piece, for it touches me deeply!
I will most definitely be reading more of your work of art.

Stunning flow and rhyme!! :)

[Lydia Shutter]

When the sea water is in your blood, its waves hit the shore of your heart and brain. There is a freedom on the water that is very special. I liked the lyrical feel of this one. lydi**

[Leslie Philibert]

I really like this, a classic subject for poetry, the sea,fine job.

[Laminators Dubai]

its so beautiful...and thoughtful... and sweet...and thoughtful.....hehehe...^^
over all i love it!....
thanks for sharing the see.........