Aboard a Vessel Far

By Jose G. Acosta
GSMC (SW) United States Navy ret.

Tranquility of waves that dance,
horizons peak and fall.
Illuminating lights below,
as currents flash at night.
Above the stars, again to say,
sailor rest and dream.
Set down your worries,
calm be your soul.
Your vessel's safe upon the sea.
Giant engines hum a song,
of power to be released.
Shadows eerie from guns at rest,
Silenced thunder ready to call.
Dolphins do come to play,
against the wake that follows.
Friends of the seas,
bring peaceful thoughts.
as nature and man do speak.

Teardrop falls,
from a seasoned sailor,
clutching a photo of a child.
So strong the love left at port,
So strong the love desired.
Closer to heaven,
one does not get,
as when at sea at night.
For there, God's hand
embraces man.
As those ashore,
in peace do rest.
A warrior dreams of loves on land.

To read other poems by Jose G. Acosta, visit his website Patriotism Poetry.

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