Seafaring Ships

Lost Treasure found ...

As Winter settles in and Skies are tossed around with  

Licorice clouds... we imagine that we were captured 

by Pirates searching for Gold... 

The Masts are tied down...  and we are Dreamers... 

The Captain drinks Rum and rants and raves as an Island  

appears out of Nowhere with Palm trees and Coconuts... 

and Mango trees in the Breeze... 

Going to the Seven Seas under the Flag of 

Skull and Cross Bones... 

Ahoy Mate... Me hear the Song of Tahitian Maidens... 

Drop the Anchor... 

 

  

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

The captain drinks rum? There's no telling what harbor that ship is going to sail into. Once upon a time in real history, every sailor was allotted a certain amount of rum as part of his pay. I'd venture that made for some more than interesting voyages. The rum ration on board Royal Navy ships of the line was not abolished until 1970. Those Tahitian maidens sound fascinating. Nicely wrought poem. F.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rum_ration#See_also

[Fabian G. Franklin]

If you were a teetotaler (a non-drinker) you could opt to get three pence a day instead. Most sailors took the rum. (laughing)

[hazy]

I love your use of capitalization, it gives this poem a really interesting feeling.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Hazy for your impression… I suppose when we sing 🎶 a Poem… we would raise our Voice on certain Words. For poems, it may not be proper, so I should keep it to a minimum. Have a blessed day. gently, Pat

[hazy]

I’m a big fan of it!

[Patricia Wedel]

You Hazy are like a Baseball Fan… you want a Home Run if the Bat Hits the Ball… … All in Fun.., Pat

[Dave Brown]

Avast ye Matey
It's up the anchor, hi-ho and away we go

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dave… Ye might take a Sighting from the Crows-nest… Matey… hope you are warm and happy… Pat

[DIVYA]

Dreamers often find that pot of gold and the most elusive rainbow. The licorice clouds lit up your imagination so beautifully dear Pat. Thanks for this adventure in the Seven Seas and the Song of Tahitian Maidens. I truly needed it. I love your rich poetry always.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest DIVYA... lovely to read your review... that complements the essence of Tropical encounters where Life is a Song and the Music of the Water splashes our minds and hearts with Romance and quiet Harmony. May the Sun smile as you Dream. gently, Pat

[DIVYA]

I would adore a sun-kissed sleep, dear Pat. The dreams would keep me warm always as does our friendship. Thank you for such soul stirring poetry always. I look forward to reading you. 🙋‍♀️⚘

[Patricia Wedel]

You remind me of Cleopatra on the Nile… and that is a Compliment…. dear Friend. Pat

[DIVYA]

Thank you, my beautiful poet friend. You lit up my day. 🌞❤

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I love anything about pirates...but as I was reading this...a Crosby, Stills and Nash song came to mind.

"Wooden Ships"----
I am glad your poem dropped anchor on the board so that we could delight in sailing with it.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Jacob… dropping Anchor at four in the morning… to say Thank you. In the morning we will
Listen to the Music you mentioned on our Smart TV… Fuve Star Review… zbless you Professor As ever, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... just listened to the Music of Wooden Ships by Crosby, Stills and Nash. The Lyrics stole my Heart, especially... that a Smile is a Universal Language. Be Brave and Dream. Your Review has set me on a Course of Tropical Isles of Smiles and Aqua Water where Mermaids swim and Tears will mingle with the Dolphins as they playful laugh and chase the "blues" away. Forever and a day, Pat

[Clif]

I love that song and CSN. Also Southern Cross about a sail ship.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Jacob... so you have had your Heart mended... it will be awhile and your smile will be as welcome as a Cardinal on our Window-sill.... Love and Prayers with flowers. gently, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

I am ready to go too dear Pat.
"Ahoy Mate... Me hear the Song of Tahitian Maidens...
Drop the Anchor."
I need a tropical place and to be, sun-kissed by the sun. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry my dear friend.
Coyote

[Patricia Wedel]

dear John... we do need a Trip to a Tropical Isle... where smiles can Sail as in the Song "Wooden Ships" that Jacob mentioned. Stay warm and have a lovely day. gently, Pat Thanks for stopping by... x

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Pat.

[Betty Hermelee]

Dream on with those beautiful vivid images of the sea and the island....anything to get out of this winter weather.... drop anchor, and let's have some rum and a swim in the aqua sea; Tahitian maidens and mango tress; sounds pretty nice to me....lovely images and a nice tale...
Best always dear Pat
Best, B

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Betty… you make it seem so possible, and we are ready to zst Sail with you as our Figure Head and we will take turns and then the Island girls can have their turn. Mango drinks and Calypso Music, Yes the Immigrants Will wish they had been sent to the Islands where there is plenty of Fish and Trees 🌳 for Shelter. May your New Tear be Happy and 🍎 Fruitful. Hugs, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

I like the idea of "island girls" Pat... I'm all in!!!
Truly, B

[Patricia Wedel]

By the way, Betty. I believe that Old Ships at one time had a carved Wooden Woman on the Bow of the Ship… perhaps as a Lookout… so my comment was only Poetic; however, your comment was sweet and thoughtful. gently, Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Pat!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I had visions of Errol Flynn dressed in a pirate shirt, so thank you for that! You are such a fine narrator of stories, my friend. Such an engaging read.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Kelly… I felt like a Stargazer Lilly when I read your Review. We have watched a lot of Seafaring Movies .., and of course Errol Flynn is the Best. My husband”s Father resembled Flynn .. even in Chsracter. You are a Magical Poet that shines like the Amon. Love, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

You are a Magical Poet that shines like the Moon. My daughter Edie (named after my Mother Edith just called as I made above error. She and hubby with their two kids Ethan and Maddie are going to the Bahamas for a Business Trip early tomorrow Wednesday morning. Maddie is a Sophie’s in High School and has caught up with her Homework so she can fly to the Bahamas with family for a few days until they return on Sunday. Ethan is in his Dad”s Business ( Car Medic) so He is Proud to learn the Business.

[carl]

while reading this i imagined the ship as a person and the voyage as life, winter years of life, in some way we all can be captured by pirates at some point, and can be the rum drinking captain ready at the opportunity to drop anchor when we hear the siren song. Lovely images, thanks for the post. -carl

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Carl… your Review is worth a Novel…. With metaphors. Thanks for the Spices added from around the World. Set your Compass and Enjoy. gently, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Those pirates were quite daring and adventurous. We are all seeking some kind of treasure; some want gold, silver, others want love, acceptance and myriad of things we all desire.
I like those adventures on the high seas. MARVELOUS!

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sami… Adventures are always possible with the soft winds and a bottle of Rum. The Maidens of Tahiti are a Legend in their Time. If only we had an Island to sing with the Breeze and sway with Mangoes and 🌴 Coconuts in a Palm Tree. tenderly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said. You are welcome, maiden of Virginia.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami… you pick words like 💐 flowers… thank you! Gently, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are welcome 😊...

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow this is beautiful, love how your words bring this together,lol had to read again, love the flow and the words,it makes you think.
Thank you for sharing.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Mauricio… a pleasure to share my Dream of a Pirate Ship where Breezes take us where Treasures are found. May your days be filled with Cotton Candy Clouds. tenderly, Pat

[Mauricio Montoya]

Not candy that brings me to read it's what you place but what you wrote.
Thank you for your thoughts

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Mauricio... I changed the wording to "Licorice clouds" ... so now I am wishing you safe voyage under darker clouds that are only shadows of Angel wings... Thank you for doing the skull and cross bones Voyage... Pat

[Mauricio Montoya]

Thank you love the silver lining

[Patricia Wedel]

You are Welcome…