Life is shocking in its fragility at some points and incredible resilience at other times. 22/09/2020 Celebrate my patience A fight both new and ancient Transforming a life on the ropes Into a perfect beacon of hope The beasts that lurk in the depths Of the mind don’t bite for I am blessed With aContinue reading “This Fragile Vessel”
Tag Archives: nautical
Broken Sailors
Beware the sharks of all different kinds. 20/09/2020 We all know What Hemingway knew That the sharks always win That even the most skillful sailor Is still at the mercy of the sea And if it’s not the sharks It’s the kraken from the deep And we fight Oh how we fight To make itContinue reading “Broken Sailors”
Set Sail
I no longer feel like a broken sailor 16/2/2019 When I draw And make art with the pen I often draw Anchors and lighthouses Because there’s something About the idea Of being safe at sea Through the worst of storms And being safe from the sharks The white whale and the kraken That appeals toContinue reading “Set Sail”
Bad Motherfucker
I made it back to dry land after 6 years at sea. 19/12/2018 Ahoy there matey There are villains about The scoundrel scent Is ripe in the air Sharks circle below So watch your step On this wretched ship Hide your bounty Let nothing cripple your will Because all things pass And this flotilla ofContinue reading “Bad Motherfucker”
Sailor Song
Life sinks its teeth Into all of us We do what we can We do what we must One thing I’ve learned in time Good folks are hard to find We sail on, our sailor song Beat black and blue until we’re through Hat’s off to you my friend My thoughts are with you tilContinue reading “Sailor Song”
