The Sea

by Rich   Nov 28, 2005


The waves were rough and I held on tight
The mist stung my eyes in the black of night
My ship was listing and my fear ran high
My hopes were sinking but I had to try

Alas in the distance was a faint red glow
But the water was rapidly filling below
I turned the rudder hard and I banked to the right
My voice was hoarse yet I screamed at the sight

O save me God let me make it home
I don't want to die out here alone
Then out of nowhere the waves settled down
And I no longer feared I would drown

I reached the shore and hugged the earth
And gave thanks to God for all I was worth
I'll never forget that dreadful night
When the mist stung my eyes in the black of night

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  • 18 years ago

    by loretta Taylor

    Oh my god , what a beautiful poem. I felt the terror. I was once in a similar situation. It gave me goosebumps. 5/5

  • 18 years ago

    by Wings Of Flames

    Wow. you commented on one of my poems WAY back.
    I thank you.
    and this intrigued me so very much.
    very descriptive i loved it.
    ~Emah

  • 19 years ago

    by Christine

    I love the sea its like really awesome and peaceful and full of wonders and great mysteries we do not know yet,all the blue and greens of sea's and oceans alike are so wonderous,and your poem is Very Excellent even that word is not enough for someone with great talents.

  • 19 years ago

    by Torn

    Wow love it :P
    you are so talented!!
    It's weird because my family owns a boat, and we had a bad experience like this..weird!!
    i miss your comments rich..
    anyway..hope everything is ok..can't wait to read more from you..
    PS: You're on my favs..u're awesome xoxo

  • 19 years ago

    by End Of Eternity

    Cool work..is that an imagination or a fact..hard to tell with the emotions that u showed in that poem...once again great work

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