The hissing wind and the swishing sea
with a vengeance turns the wind to lee
Ragging sails, the ship is free
Seagull screams in the distance see
Distraught people in a ship at sway
Creaking stern and the ropes'll, fray
Vociferous sounds of the angry spray
To ghastly thoughts the heart a prey
Not a soul aboard that doth not pray
Rising hands against the wicked gray
O' Lord 'Save us from the swishing array'
Confusion mounting screams of dismay
Such was the scene and even yet
A man in white I cannot forget
Unaware of all the cold and wet
he sat eyes closed and face all set
He muttered to himself now and then
free from feelings of where and when
The calm of his face in darkness shown
with a majestic grandeur; he left his throne
Thus he spoke to the people aloud
'Brothers and sisters look at the cloud
The lord remembers his creation's plight
Through the crevice comes a ray of light
The rescue boats you need not fight
For yonder look the land’s in sight'
(from personal files-Vintage 1975) .
(Islamabad)
This is a truly beautiful poem, the words are used in such a rhythmic way.: 0)
I knew how hard it is to write in rhyme along with rhythm. Well its really a worth appreciate write.
wow, a great one this too hope is the main interesting thing we had even from the creator of us, u me and all of the created things... nice idea too bravo! ! ! Luwi
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Brilliant work :) It's not only rhyming but the whole poem is flowing in a rhythm with a great message. The apt use of vocabulary is something that always enlighten your writings. An enjoyable read. Blessings :)