Photo credit and much thanks to Tedy Tung
Clear Sailing
The sunny breezy ocean winds
raced playfully across the seas today.
And beckoned us to navigate,
to some perfect place without delay.
We charted the course, set our sails and
jaunting skillfully we cruised away.
And on this voyage that we’ve set about,
our hearts, with heated passion,
lovingly while away the day.
A note from Chris
This is one of my very first poems and I wrote it to be purposely playful. I wanted to incorporate words into the work that would be very visual, and reflect the beauty and majesty of the ocean on a perfect sailing day. The photo is used by the kind permission of Tedy Tung. Please see more of his images at Tedy’s Flickr Photostream.
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I like the flow of this description: “sunny breezy ocean winds
raced”
What a beautiful image and you’ve made of it a nice metaphorical poem about life.
Victoria, It is a life that we all long for so much of the time … for sure!! No worries, be happy! Thanks for your visit and kind words today.
A lovely poem — of looking forward to the journey, feelings of peace, promise and hope. Enjoyed it.
I love the idea of hearts lovingly whiling away the day. Hearts are usually a bit anguished or fluttering–nice to have a more steady experience described! K.
Karin, thanks for visiting with me (I am a blogging newbie!) I look forward to spending some time on your site as well! and yes…”steady” is always comforting! I do live for the “fluttering” aspects of romance too!
Excellent image and verse. Well done.
David, thanks for stopping by and the kudos…. I do love this poem, if I say so myself…simple and a perfect photo! (Thanks Tedy!)
nice..its been years since i was sailing …would love to be out on the water sailing for the sun….lovely
Brian, appreciate the thumbs up…sailing for the sun, especially with the one you love, always works doesn’t it?
Beautiful images portrayed here!
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Beautiful picture and wonderful words to implement the imagery from a person viewpoint. Well done.
Hi Gay, greetings from North Texas! Hope your view on the coast today is indeed one for “Clear Sailing”! I read your “Foxtrot” work again earlier today and was dancing your praises!
A lovely and peaceful image you have placed in my mind. Thanks!
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Laurie, thanks for visiting and sailing along with me today! This photo by Tedy Tung is indeed amazing.
soooo ready for some of that…beach calling….good write
great peaceful types of imagery
hmmm…love me some sailing…on the ocean or otherwise..smiles
Claudia, Yes.. beautiful and tranquil pursuits always make me smile too! Thanks for visiting – I am brand new at this!
Loving the images going with the poetry. Your site is looking great!!!
Leslie, I appreciate your observations on the site….I am still tweaking things! I am just about ready to link/ announce it to all my circles and peer groups. Up to now I have made no formal declaration that it is a live site. I thank you for your strong support as always!
Beautiful!