Across the sea, I chose to sail. No life of ease . . .
a soulful tale.
Plans were laid, efforts then spent. Pathways will fade,
without relent.
Waves of resistance, waves of assistance, same wave . . .
different approach.
Comfort is gone, lessons are learned. Brain’s turned on,
much feels earned.
Faults are found, strengths are too. Change profound . . .
when both collude.
Faced with choices, purpose defined. Soul rejoices . . .
when goals refine.
Risk is a mirror, few wish to see. Confront the fear,
or live it eternally.
Joy uncovered, doubts aside. Love discovered,
when love’s inside.
Choose to stay, choose to go. Which is best,
I cannot know.
Across the sea, I thus have sailed. My mind at ease . . .
I’ve lived my tale.
Beautiful poem!❤️
Makes me tear up- beautiful! LOVED following your family journey 🙂 Irreplaceable!!
That was cool, you have some skills
but you forgot to mention Uncle Bill
and other friends you left behind
one of them I have in mind
a jealous land lubber the name of Dale
who only “jet skis” and never sails
but thats OK I’ll be fine
while you sail the globe having a good time
stay safe and enjoy your wonderful trip
aboard the Kandu sailing ship!
You two r such good writers, esp lady L, your amazing 1st mate. Loved the poem also. Looking back at some of the earlier posts, it brought back memories of how challenging the trip to the Galapagos was. Also, I’m getting a lot of mileage out of your letting the guy at Pompeii that u were only staying one day because u saw what the mt can do. Bill
Bill
Good on you! Brave soul that you clearly are. Great poem!
Eric, this is Brian Nimmo, where are you now?
Dale – JUST LOVED YOUR REPLY!!!!!! You’re more than cool. I read your response to Eric – he’ll reply on his own. Listening, his smile grew very broad indeed. All is well – Bryce landed in London and Monty’s wife went to pull him out of jail….the full story on Facebook! Hugs to all of your lovely ladies! Leslie
Hello Brian – It has been long time. We are just arrived in Gibraltar having sailed here 5 days from Barcelona. From the moment we arrived in Greece, our European travels have been rapid due to the constrictions of the 90 day Schengen tourist visa imposed upon us. We are now out of Schengen in Gibraltar and are able to rest a bit and take care of some deferred maintenance. Bryce, our oldest son, flew off on his own to London today to visit with friends for a week. Our youngest, Trent, returned to California to live with Uncle Nick and attend high school…to follow the American dream….so Leslie and I are pausing to rest…a little. I post regularly on Facebook our most recent activities if you’d like more frequent updates. Trust all is well with you and the family. Eric