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The Coxswain

I see a weary coxswain That steers a crooked boat Across a sea of madness With endless empty hope He searches for a memory Of what was just a dream In clouds of misty mayhem And winds that howl and scream He looks among the folly And the prayers he did not pray His heart is filled with passion For the star that turned away So when then in a lifetime Does one's soul at first appear To soften such a jaded heart And silence all the fear
written - 2022.08.25 Entered in Brian Strand's Premiere Choice Poetry Contest

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Date: 9/1/2022 3:10:00 PM
Stunning metaphor and hope revived Fran. A fav for me :) Linda
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Francis J Grasso
Date: 9/2/2022 6:35:00 AM
Thank you, Linda! ...Fran
Date: 8/27/2022 9:34:00 AM
What a wonderful metaphor all wrapped up in rowing imagery Francis. Well done. Congrats and high fives! Blessings.
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Francis J Grasso
Date: 8/27/2022 10:11:00 AM
Thank you, Sam. ...Fran
Date: 8/26/2022 9:55:00 PM
Wow, Francis, this is an amazing poem, with an amazing theme. Well-done. Congratulations on your fine win!
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Francis J Grasso
Date: 8/27/2022 7:03:00 AM
Thank you, Carol. Happy you enjoyed this poem..Fran

Book: Shattered Sighs