Ship

This being human is a Ship,

Traversing ocean swells,

Battered by storms,

Capsized by hurricanes.

Then finding safe harbour,

Gentle journeys through inlets,

Exploring coves and sandy bays,

Course at times easy found,

Other times navigation elusive.

Worried that the view,

Brings no sight of land.

Then times of peace,

With nothing in view,

Adrift in endless blue.

Written for dVerse prompt to write a metaphor poem starting ‘This being human is…’

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15 responses to “Ship”

  1. I love the metaphor you created and the ship/ocean imagery as well. It’s perfect for the human condition.

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  2. I like your view of being human as a vehicle. It reminds me of a passage by Clarissa Pinkola-Estes about our bodies being vehicles that house the soul. Thanks for reminding me of it.

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    1. Glad it reminded you I do feel our bodies are a vehicle for our souls and our mind the interface

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  3. A stunning ship metaphor, Laura! The voyage is always full of danger, which is balanced out by sights, sounds and mysteries, and we are constantly steering towards safe harbours. I love dive into endless blue.in the final line – what an image to leave us with!

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    1. Thank you very much such kind words it was a fine inspiration from you 😀

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  4. Beautiful – the blue view and the finding safe harbour.

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    1. Thank you very much very pleased you like my poem

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  5. Beautiful pictures to illustrate your work here Laura. Our humaness is an ever changing sail, and we are an ever changing sailor.

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    1. You are right there fine Gent

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  6. Love it! Wonderful metaphor for the human condition/life span. The peaceful ending “Adrift in endless blue”–so perfect!

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    1. Thank you so glad you enjoyed and love your interpretation

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  7. Sheer loveliness…I’m wow’d.

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    1. Why thank you very kind 😊

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      1. You’re most welcome indeed 🙂

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