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O’ mighty ship of tides, great boundless sea upon whom brave souls all caution cast her, deep eternal springs of mortality where Poseidon rules as lord and master. See the battery smoke, the powder lighting - the buckling oak, the breach, the ocean’s roar, Empire’s keel and hull wave high smiting the heroic galleon! The Man O’ War! So seek a fair wind all you seafarers, sail beyond her far isles all you brave hearts - heed Triton’s trumpet by your endeavours when upon the bow of her deepest parts. Thus hearken not the sirens that curse whom rest in peace in a silent sunken tomb. Written: June 2012

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Date: 8/8/2022 8:04:00 AM
Quite brilliant! I'm so glad you resurrected this ten year old sonnet. It was a joy to read. Cheers - Gary
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