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I Dream

When on the lonely midnight watch and gazing out to sea, Thoughts of you waft through my mind gossamer-like, floating free. And though we are oceans apart and urgent duties beckon me, I can simply close my eyes and pleasantly dream of thee! We've been at sea seven months visiting mysterious ports of call. We've had our rigging rent by many a ferocious squall! Though our Man O' War may be tossed about by billowing foam, I am ever comforted when I close my eyes and dream of coming home! We've borne the brutal battle midst furious shot and shell. The terrible stench and gore of war I know all to well. My earnest prayer is that I make it through never more to roam, When at last you're in my arms to fulfill my dream of coming home!

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Ink Empress

Date: 9/12/2023 5:27:00 AM

I absolutely love this poem, so good and the rhythm and rhymes of this is so beautiful. What a dream you’ve described! Impeccable write. Thank you for writing. CONGRATULATIONS

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/12/2023 6:38:00 AM

Thank you so much for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win! I look forward to participating in other contests you may sponsor. Best to you as you continue your poetic journey - Bob H

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/9/2023 4:58:00 PM

What a wonderful poem. Such imagery and emotion. Your line, 'the terrible stench and gore of war' is fantastic. Most people tend to glorify war and do not think of the ugliness of it. Thanks for giving us this.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/12/2023 6:40:00 AM

Thank you, Jerry. I appreciate very much your kind and encouraging comments - Bob H

Christina Bowring

Date: 9/9/2023 3:36:00 PM

This is a great poem Bob. Splendid imagery and vey touching. The last two lines are especially poignant. Full of hope prayer, to reunite with a loved one. So enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing and blessings to you.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2023 3:53:00 PM

Thank you, Christina. If it brought out emotions, I feel I have done my job as a writer - best to you - Bob H

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/8/2023 7:47:00 PM

Powerful and emotive, Bob, wow, Itouched! my heart, Not all men have love of country plus another woman like you do. I think of all those who never saw their loves again. Pangiexx

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/9/2023 3:50:00 PM

Your comments are always so very comforting to me, Pangie - thank you once again! Bob H