Walking along the quay at night,
I watch the ships go slowly past.
I dream of being aboard one of them,
Sailing away from this life, at last.
The elegance of their movements
Across oceans gleaming in the dark
Calls to my wanderlust-filled heart,
Daring me to come along for the lark.
How I hunger for another grand adventure
That takes me to lands I’ve yearned to see.
My desire is much more than even I knew,
As I suddenly scream aloud, “Wait for me!”
Written for D’Verse Poets from sanaarizvi. I am not really a poet, but I loved the challenge of the lovely paintings offered.
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Welcome to the Poets Pub, Regina, and thank you for sharing your poem. I think many of us dream of the next grand adventure, particularly on seeing boats in a harbour, romantic and alluring, an escape from our current lives.
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Thank you so much!
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This is so beautifully worded! I especially resonate with; “Across oceans gleaming in the dark/Calls to my wanderlust-filled heart/Daring me to come along for the lark.” 🙂
Thank you so much for writing to the prompt ❤️❤️
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Thank you so much. What beautiful paintings as prompts!
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