The Song of A Sailor

A poem I wrote for the Tovli's Ten - Word Acrostic Contest for Helena's Blue Rose Cafe.

I spiral down into the waters of a dark, raging sea.

Am I dead, I wonder, or have I just yet to sink?

A single truth has summoned me here, where I cannot fall down to my knees -

Man is withered down by his own kind’s disease.

In the coldness of my cage, though, I sing a song of glee.

Love, in all of its greatness, might just set me free.

With worn and tired limbs, I paddle through an ocean so deranged.

The need to find complete and total love, my saving grace, is one far too deep.

Setting my hopeless eyes to the sky, I behold its shining ores -

Stars, in all of their beauty, will surely guide me back to shore.

Author's Note

This was challenging for me, since I had "guidelines" as to what each line had to start with. I hope you enjoy it! :)

Reviews

[Jordan's Back]

This is a Remarkable Piece. The Accrostic eluded me at first, but then again I just woke up lol Excellent write.

[devon]

Thank you, again!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Nicely done! This was a challenging contest and I really like what you have done with it! This gives a message of hope and love.

[devon]

Thanks. :) I'm really glad that you like it!

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Beautiful poem xxx loved it. Very spiritual and great flow :O)

[devon]

Thank you!!!

[Sheila Kline]

It is all so very beautiful, but your end line said it so very nicely!! We all hope for that guidance back to shore!

[devon]

Thank you! And yes, we really do.

[Rikkevi Rue]

saw your link on the contest and just want to say WOW! You are so creative, and talented. I truly enjoyed reading this. Good luck, you have MY vote!

[devon]

Aw, thank you! :) It really means a lot!

[Helen Crutchett]

Absolutely beautiful Devon. This was a spiritual poem to my mind, with uplifting stanzas thoughout. Well done indeed! Thank you for submitting this to Tovli's Word Acrostic Contest!

[devon]

Thank you! And I was glad to enter! I think I needed a challenge. :)