Sailing
by Patrick McCombs

The torrential downpour slammed against the ship
The helmsman is losing his grip
The sails are in shambles
The captain has been reduced to rambles
The storm shows no sign of slowing
And that feeling in my stomach is rapidly growing
We are going to sink
Salty water is going to be my last drink
Thor's hammer strikes above
Only pure unadulterated fear
With my death so near
I gaze back into the past
Savoring every memory while it lasts
I look at it sweetly through rose tinted glass
I smile softly to myself as all things must pass
The water grabs me in an ice cold embrace
And I die with grace and a smile on my face
Through death i know what it means to live
All the pleasure and horrors it can give
So don't throw it away
Use and abuse everyday

Lovely set! And poem! mazpics · 2012-06-19: 06:06

I like the colours on the last photography idorudoll · 2012-06-19: 06:07

Les quatre derniers vers donnent le ton du "carpe diem" ! Et partir en mer toutes voiles dehors dans un sentiment de liberté prudente face à la puissance de l'eau est une belle illustration de ce poème josy63 · 2012-06-19: 06:47

beautiful set.... Love #3 piti07 · 2012-06-19: 07:11

Such lovely and relaxing shots. Great poem too! Patricia132 · 2012-06-19: 09:42

Very nice set -- I like last best, with the shore structures... CHOSSID · 2012-06-19: 09:59

this set exudes happiness and true freedom...for me, boats are just like birds...they symbolize a sense of true, free rein ;))) KatysPassionata · 2012-06-19: 11:30

Ahh such peace Antonio :) Love see the blue skies :) EvaLizette · 2012-06-19: 12:29

Wow Like them so much These are really masterpieces Congrats helys · 2012-06-19: 13:54

Great set!!! Francesc21 · 2012-06-19: 14:06

Oi meu amigo, lindas palavras como sempre... E este azul dominante de suas fotos me traz tanta paz. Maravilhoso :)) Nanci22 · 2012-06-19: 15:30

Love sailboats...looks like they are racing? Great poem..make the most of each day, give it your best no matter what comes your way! :-)) NellyBly · 2012-06-19: 17:07

Make lemonade! Great post! Lsample · 2012-06-19: 17:55

Stay right there, I'm on my way. ;o) liveandletlive · 2012-06-19: 20:19

Very beautiful set.. Davorka · 2012-06-20: 02:01

I love being close to the water. Spend every summer holiday of my childhood years on a sailingboat. The sense of freedom is amazing. Being so close to nature, surrounded by just water, wind, sun... Ah well... memories :) Great post Antonio! :) nynkeb · 2012-06-20: 06:50

I'm sailing ! with flying the great dream ! Realy good pictures. nicephore34 · 2012-06-20: 14:54

Great set, my favourite is the last one :) Melusine · 2012-06-20: 18:07

Borboletas brancas a pousar suavemente em cima da água. Unchained · 2012-06-22: 05:03