and a comb for a hundred strokes;
a parrot who speaks like a tony duke
with a holder for his smokes.
There's a vine on the railing and rose in a jar
that floats in my mermaid's pool;
drop your duffel and come to mother--
be a sailor but not a fool.
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The earliest poem I can remember being truly fascinated by was Longfellow's "The Wreck of the Hesperus", which my father read to me because he thought I might like it. I did, and would periodically beg him to read it again. He did, bless him, he did, and so I offer this poem with its sound advice to stay the hell off of sailing ships!
For "What sparked your poetic heart?" at Real Toads
i like the tie-in to your memory with your dad. :)
ReplyDeleteI adore everything about this!
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
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It is fun to read and a fun read. Love the sassiness
ReplyDeleteLove the swaying rhythm and the story of your father's poem...excellent, Fireblossom!
ReplyDeleteThose sailing ships will get you every time. The tub, on the other hand... all warm welcomes and caresses.
ReplyDeleteGreat advice, you can get into lots of hot water without going to sea.
ReplyDeleteLight-hearted as mostly everything you write and I adore. I love your rhythm. <3
ReplyDeleteSuper charming-- I can just see that rose. Thanks. K.
ReplyDeletePs-- great title. K.
ReplyDeleteAnd great for the date. All kinds. And sorry for repeated comments. Am very tired. K.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that your father read poetry to you..........He would be so proud of your poetry, my friend.
ReplyDeleteOh that was fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gift, a father who read poetry to you! Love your poem!
ReplyDeleteI love your ending~ How wonderful to have your father read to you!
ReplyDeleteI am jealous ;D
:). sound advice ~
ReplyDeleteAn amazing picture you painted once again, I like the sound of that place.
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile, Shay. Loved it!
ReplyDeleteOh! Good one. I believe Longfellow would approve of that illustration, as well. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteOh, how delightful! I'd like to have a mermaid's pool like that.:)
ReplyDeleteMy poem was also about my Dad reading me Longfellow - but in my case Hiawatha.