I wish I were what you are,
my Anthem of the Seas,
cleaving into the storm
without care, a floating city
where all the life vests
have life vests — no one left
unsafe, alone — where we are
all sick together, all well
together, and then
through the worst at last.
At dVerse Poets Pub, we were asked to make a wish, and then I happened to see a story on Facebook about a cruise ship that keeps finding its way into tropical storms.
A lovely, important thought, indeed.
Thanks, De.
The life-vest for every one… and I had another image at first with those deficient life vests sold to refuges… i like the thought of a vest for everyone much better.
“where all the life vests have life vests”–love this!
The brevity works, & the message is sweet, yet there seems to be implications that this ship harbors chaos; no good ship Lollipop for you.
Thanks, Glenn. This is a cruise ship that, two years in a row, has managed to steer itself right into a major tropical storm. Chaos, indeed.
I like the idea of a life vest to hold on to..! Beautifully written.
Thanks, Sanaa!
And then through the worst at last….very important wishes in this poem. The life vests having life vests…very poignant poem.
Thank you!
An interesting story to write from and as a metaphor, it made me wish for more unity for humanity in good times and bad. Thanks for joining in! 🙂
Thanks! That’s what came to my mind, too — enough refuge and safety for everyone.
I like this line:
cleaving into the storm
without care
I think there’s a secret here–don’t resist. Go with the flow.
Thanks, Victoria!
“a floating city
where all the life vests
have life vests”
This made me smile. 🙂
I’m glad, Joon. Thanks!
love the image of a floating city with every one united….a most needed dream in these dark days….
Thank you, Sumana!
Ah yes—cruising toward Bermuda in hurricane season – always a dicey choice. Timely poem and I like that idea of life vests, in life as well as on board ship.
Thanks, Lillian! As I wrote it, it became something more than just what was happening on that cruise ship — something about pulling together in general.
and ending on a wonderful note.
Brings back memories of a cruise in the aftermath of a hurricane, very rough seas the first night out. We had the dining room to ourselves.
Was it smooth sailing after that, I hope?
Yes it was and we had a marvelous time.
A carnival of life..
A cruise of happy
a life of storms
that float
with
love..
a party of breeze
a wind secure of
please.. a place
where a feast
IS A
day
of rest
too.. living
as an Indian
on the Beach..
And Being Beach Free..:)
Nice! I love your poem comments. 🙂
SMiLes.. Love
Your poetry too..
So inspiring..:)
🙂
We all need an Anthem of the Seas person in our lives. It also helps to be one for ourselves!
Indeed. Even rescuers need rescuing.
Nicely done! Potent imagery and turns of phrase.
Thank you!