Her tale is really a very unhappy one
She married a Captain hoping to have fun
She wanted to discover the world with him
Instead of which she only saw the ocean
For he always made sure that
She stayed back on board at every port
In sheer desperation she took a decision
At one such port she stealthily disembarked
And hid herself in an empty warehouse
Just before the ship was set to sail
She watched her husband on the deck
Talking animatedly to a fellow crew member
He was totally unaware that she was ashore
As the vessel sailed she waved it goodbye
Remaining riveted to her hiding spot
Until it was completely out of sight
That was the last she hoped to see of him
Her ex-husband the mean and captain
A sense of peace thencame over her
The worst was finally coming to an end
No longer would she in lonliness whinge
Every time her husband went on a Binge,
Leaving her to her own devices
While he indulged himself and his vices
Now she hopes to lead a more normal life
At the port, taking up odd jobs to support herself
While continuously hoping always that her husband
Will never return to claim her back
So that she can enjoy her new found freedom
And be relieved from a lifetime of boredom
i enjoyed reading your poem, sandra. i hope there's a happy ending to this sad story.
nice poem...lot to tell...you told it well...................
This is a wonderfully written narrative poem, Sandra, and one that tells a vivid tale very well. I liked your style of telling this story very much. One thing we do know for sure is that our heroine is not about to wed another sailor of the sea! Carl.
Sounds almost as though you were once married to a Captain. When we become too precious in their world to leave our 'happy' home; it's definitely time to get out of Dodge! ..(smile) I have to engage in cliches when not writing poetry; or I might just explode some day.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
SUCH LOVELY NARRATION OF A STORY..SAD.....VERY WELL TOLD