Thursday, September 26, 2013

"Future Sailors"



Future Sailors

Future sailors
'tis ev'ry little boy's fancy

sweeping -n- soaring
amongst celestial clouds
captaining a schooner
ferried upon ferocious
dragon wings,
boy and beast, both
strapping -n- strong
together facing
fantastical feats
of fantasy straight from
folklore -n- fairytales

but courage
for now 'tis spied
b'side gentle riverbed
or winking night light.

by Margaret Bednar, September 26, 2013

 This is for Imaginary Garden with Real Toads - Out of Standard.  
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15 comments:

  1. Kerry O'ConnorSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    This is simply charming, Margaret. I love the sailor's accent of the narrative voice, and the picture is a tender portrait of youthful imagination at work.

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  2. EllaSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I too love the softness and wonder in your verse :D
    Beautifully written

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  3. TexWisGirlSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    so very sweet.

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  4. hyperCRYPTICalSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    This is beautiful Margaret as is the photo.
    Anna :o]

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  5. MarianSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    OH, my... i love this. LOVE it. wow. xoxoxox

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  6. UnknownSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    You capture the essence of my five-year old grandson in this spot-on poem. Love it.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Oh, I love this! So true for little boys.

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  8. FireblossomSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Kerry said it best; charming is what this is!

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  9. Kathryn DycheSeptember 26, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Oh to be a child . . . beautifully written. Love the image too.

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  10. G-ManSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:20 PM

    Counting your Title, tis's, and -n's-, this has the makings of a 55
    we shall see...hehehehe

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  11. Debi SwimSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    I love those last lines about courage and then the night light. After all he is still a little boy. Very sweet poem.

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  12. Grandmother MarySeptember 26, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    What a wonderful photo and the secret thoughts of the little boy is captured well. Reminded me of my grandson.

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  13. Kay L. DaviesSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    This is delightful, Margaret, and I love the photo.
    K

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  14. TALONSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    This brought back memories of my sons when they were little. Beautiful.

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  15. Susie ClevengerSeptember 28, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    What perfect words for the photo...it brings a sense of wonder.

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