Photo by Adam Dustus
They say the sky’s the limit
But the ocean, yet your sky
Mirror, mirror
Glittering bright
The crystals on horizon blue
The winds upon your back.
Rest now ye weary masts
Float awhile upon your dreams
Soon enough the current
Will carry you home again.
This is a poem for One Shoot Sunday, from the poets that brought you the ever-popular One Stop Poetry. The poem is written in response to the picture prompt posted above. Picture prompt is by Adam Dustus.
The Waking Den 
i like your poem chris – rest now ye weary masts, float awhile upon your dreams – my attempt on Adam’s pic is much more restless…
Thank you Claudia! Just popped into my head as soon as I saw the image. I was just up that way, too, a few weeks ago, enjoying the shoreline. Beautiful place.
And I rather liked your piece as well! Strong metaphors–nice tie-in to life. Very reflective.
i love the mirror, mirror part..so true..very good poem cheers Pete
Thanks, Pete. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope your week’s off to a grand old start!
nicely played chris…i like the peaceful moment you create knowing the future will carry it away…
The peace before the storm…rest your head, while you may. Life is a journey that just keeps going on.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for swinging through!
Sometimes, it’s really nice to know that there is a (albeit really high) limit, and that you won’t get lost in nothingness… The oceans reminds us of that.. how admirable!!
Very well put, Chris…
Cool use of sensory details, Chris. Your concluding lines are both powerful and sentimental…
“Rest now ye weary masts / Float awhile upon your dreams / Soon enough the current / Will carry you home again.”
thanks!
Oh I see Mr. Dustus beat me to the lines I would have re-iterated; they are so powerful and resonant. Liked your poem very much and you did expand the visual of the photo.
Good work. Thank you for sharing.
This poem makes me dream about a day on the deck.
Nicely done Chris
wanna see some photography – pleez
Moon smiles