Leviathan

Arrogant autocratic Ahab Sails set seaward Heartless harpoon high Wind wracked Waves Revenge rage regret Wretched white whale Opaque Ocean oblivious Deep dark dangerous Titanic terrors traversing Captain callous cold Blood bought bonds Obsidian oaths ordured Foreboding fears fester Sacrosanct silent seas Motionless midst moonset Dim daylight dawned Spray shot skyward Lithe Longboats launched Barnacled Behemoth Breaching Heartless harpoons hefted Destruction death defeat Ahab alone as Achilles did battle Poised proud purposeful in battle Long lance light in hand for battle White whale welcomes the battle Dives deep deep to rise to the battle Man monster meet to do battle The sea is still, it has no tale to tell

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Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 2/10/2015 9:20:00 AM

Hey Shane! :) I don't really find an alliteration so easy to write, but you have aced it here. Cool ending, the sea must be gathering its thoughts, after a major bout with indigestion. A epical story complimented by the most amazing imagry. I'm rooting for the whale! Keep well, stay happy, Mikki

Shane Cooper
Date: 2/16/2015 6:53:00 AM

Hi Mikki, Thanks for stopping in I always appreciate your comments. Maybe it will be a draw i still remember the tale of Jonnah. All my love Shane xxx

Casarah Nance

Date: 2/10/2015 7:26:00 AM

Wonderful mix of alliteration and a story that makes sense along the way. Nicely done!

Shane Cooper
Date: 2/10/2015 8:34:00 AM

thanks casarah, i have always liked the story. love shane xxx

Jan Allison

Date: 2/10/2015 7:11:00 AM

Great allieteration on old Moby Dick - i have to disagree with the final line the sea here is can be wild lol and thankfully never stops moving:-) Hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 2/10/2015 8:43:00 AM

bearing up - am going to get some councelling from hospice - dad doing ok:-) Hugs jan xx

Shane Cooper
Date: 2/10/2015 8:38:00 AM

Hi my little Ninja. Thanks for stopping by. As i told Anne Lise i have been stuck for two weeks so i am glad that Iwas able to get something finally finished. How are you today? love Shanexxx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/10/2015 3:16:00 AM

- Good morning Shane, a deep and powerful poem - I believe the sea has much to tell, but keep it secret - Really well written (7) - I wish you a lovely day - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Shane Cooper
Date: 2/10/2015 4:02:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I do appreciate your words. I have been stuck for two weeks. Could not find the words, except for a poem I have written with Mary Jo which I think has got me going again. Stay safe anne Lise Love Shane xxx