The Child Sails Out to Sea

The Child Sails Out to Sea

A Poem by Michael G. Smith
"

Growning up

"

A fireball on horizons dies
The child sails himself out to sea

 

Upon a rocky shore
A man is left standing

 

Staring off across a bay 

Of boyhood dreams

 

Kept within, is the innocence
The reaching out and waving

 

But, turns instead 

To face the years

And embrace his new responsibilities

© 2013 Michael G. Smith


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There is a series of painting by artist Thomas Cole called "Voyage of Life" - we have copies in our living room - they take a man through his existence, imagining that life is a sea voyage. He is never alone in his boat, though... I read your poem, and these paintings came to mind...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyage_of_Life

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Michael G. Smith

11 Years Ago

I'm checking them out as I write. Very beautiful paintings.



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Peter Pan comes to mind, 'I don't wanna grow up, It would be beneath my dignity to climb a tree' ...if we can only keep that childlike wonderment alive whilst still being able to take care of our responsibilities, wouldn't life be grand?

Posted 11 Years Ago


I guess we have it easy when we are younger..... I don't wanna grow up. Frieda is making me a potion so I can stay a little gal forever, lol.

Great write, very relatable.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Michael G. Smith

11 Years Ago

Me too? My mind is still sixteen years old, but my body keeps aging!!
s y e

11 Years Ago

I'll give you some. ;-)
Ahhhm, yes those much simpler days. Don't we all wish we could board that boat.. at least for a little while. Great poem Michael.. xo

Posted 11 Years Ago


Michael G. Smith

11 Years Ago

I wrote this about other men who can't enjoy life as much as I do.
shallimarRose

11 Years Ago

ok the responsibilities threw me lol.. I love to read you Michael.. xo Rose
Michael G. Smith

11 Years Ago

No, everyone has their own interpretations. I just see a lot guys I know can't have good fun sometim.. read more
Great coming of age piece. A whole new ocean voyage awaits.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Michael G. Smith

11 Years Ago

Thanks Pryde.
This has a wonderful sentimental touch, with deep insights ingrained. I love the simplicity of the words used. Good write, Mike.

Posted 11 Years Ago


Michael G. Smith

11 Years Ago

You noticed that. I thought the simplicity would reflect the innocence of childhood.
Azure Montessa (Blue)

11 Years Ago

And you achieved so. ;)
All these individuals who appear different in different lines are the same. And its a nice representation to view every part as a separate individual rather than separate units of time.


Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Michael G. Smith

11 Years Ago

Thanks Avinash.
Concise and well crafted description of coming of age. Like Rita, I was inspired to think of another work--this one a line from Sherwood Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio, "the silence of sophistication has come to the boy."

Posted 11 Years Ago


Michael G. Smith

11 Years Ago

This was more inspired by other men that I observe in life who seem to completely let go or hide the.. read more
There is a series of painting by artist Thomas Cole called "Voyage of Life" - we have copies in our living room - they take a man through his existence, imagining that life is a sea voyage. He is never alone in his boat, though... I read your poem, and these paintings came to mind...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyage_of_Life

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Michael G. Smith

11 Years Ago

I'm checking them out as I write. Very beautiful paintings.
Nicely done...we all grow up and have responsibilities eventually...enjoyed M.G...Rose:)

Posted 11 Years Ago


Michael G. Smith

11 Years Ago

Thanks SyberRose

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