Poem -
A Song Of The Sea
Play for me the song of the sea
of reckless, foaming, seismic waves,
that ride astride the ocean swell,
white horses prone to misbehave
Old shanties sung by weathered tars.
Calloused hands towing empty nets.
backs breaking with the daily  toil
from early morn to dim sunsets.
Slow flying gulls incessant screech
whilst swooping  low through salty brine.
Elusive fish dive deep below,
still nothing on the fishing line
Play for me the song of the sea,
the cry of gulls ,a whisper fading.
The skys now darken, a long days ended..
An empty boat sails back unladen.
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My family were fishermen in the 19th Century and as I child I often heard tales of the hardships faced by the families when no catch was made....
Nice poem!! I'm a rapper you should check me out  https://youtu.be/rBnPx4t5wuc I will be sure to show some love you make great content
Thanks so much for reading and commenting Daniel..I will check out your rapping...although my efforts at rapping have my grandchildren in hysterics!!!
Hi Daniel..just checked out your raps ( is that right???)Â I am converted ! -I particularly liked 'Strangers' you are a very talented young man!!!
lodigiana xx
Very atmospheric Lodi! loved it!Â
Dear poet sister LODIGIANA!!......I love the tone you've created here...... the phrasing perfectly timed and peppered with just the right amount of 'maritime adjectives' as too give the reader the feel, and smell, and toil, of a day in the life of a fisherman!..... so beautifully delivered that you get the feeling of disappointment at not having brought to shore a single fish for the nights meal!!! ? .......great work LO!!.....I love your stuff my friend!!....... hope all is well with you and yours!!..... hugs n smiles!!...... your friend and admirer......T xo ???â´â¤â´??
How lovely to have you back again my friend!...your words are a real source of inspiration and positivity to everyone!- I also have been struggling to find as much time on the site as I would like but hopefully things might be a little easier soon. Thanks so much for your comments Tony..I feel a real affinity with the sea but am so grateful that I dont have to rely on a daily catch to have to provide for my family..tough times back then..Hugs and kisses to you and yours my friend xxx
Hi Lodigiana, I love the descriptions in this poem. Your words create a vivid image of the sea. I'm not too good at leaving reveiws, you'll have to forgive me. I thoroughly enjoyed this piece though.
- Syd x
Hi Syd, thanks so very much for reading and particularly for commenting.Like you , I have not always found it easy to comment or review someones work as I am quite a simplistic writer and dont always understand the more complex poems - so dont worry ...you are certainly not alone!. I try to say just honestly and simply why I have enjoyed a poem and if it was because it flowed well, or the imagery was good or the use of words was powerful then I just say that . I dont like to give negative reviews , although I know some poets really like them as it makes them look at the poem in a fresh way, but it's not my way. Thanks again.
Lodigiana x
My Dear Lodigiana,
Shove off each day in early morn
The fishermen, this life are born
Sometimes return with a major haul
Others come home with none at all
.
But every dawn, they are out to sea
For hungry mouths they have to feed
Their yearly wage is very small
But to all their kin, they stand so tall
.
All my love,
Larry xxx
How lovely Larry! Thank you so much dear Friend xxxx