WE were crowded in the cabin,
Not a soul would dare to sleep,
It was midnight on the waters,
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Now there is a POEM. It moves, it moves right along and carries you with it. Beautifully crafted. nd the dern thing rhymes. a 10 AArrgghh! Wrong verification code. The machine cannot read the typed code numbers.
I read this poem years ago and was inspired by it then. It still inspires me today.
A well-written short story in verse form that placed me on that storm-tossed sea with that frightened crew and that child whose faith was in the Lord. Love it.
Great climax, loved the faith of the girl in God, classic poem
Then we kissed the little maiden, And we spake in better cheer, And we anchored safe in harbor When the morn was shining clear.Good lines.
already posted, but with a different title.. 'Ballad Of The Tempest' / 'The Captain's Daughter' = 2 different titles for the same poem...!
A wonderful poem of faith. I agree with Seema's cooments below.
When the elders begin to loise faith..a frail light from God spoken through a lil wraith restores strength and faith...I was there with the crew being tossed and shuddering in the darkness as the storm raged..it was lovely to emerge in sunshine and calm the next day..thanks for sharing.
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