Tag Archives: sailing

Protected: “St Croix to Grenada on S/Y Frolic”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

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“A Life”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

Everything has lead to this, This moment, this lonely place, between Bermuda and Antigua. What great moment is next, And where will it lead? All of these relative situations, influences and choices Have added up to a collection. One’s Life.

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“A Sailor’s Life for We”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

And it’s a sailor’s life for we, Loaded and clear from the Port of yesterday, Onward, To the port of some tomorrows Alive and free.  

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“Across Room Acknowledgements”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

Across room acknowledgements Eyes. First Brother, “Where you been?” Second Brother, “Been out getting Salty.” First Brother, “Yeah Man.”

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“Atlantic Crossing”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

Cruising fifteen knots from Casa Blanc to the Canaries, slow like flying DC three’s, Flying away singing like a canary leaving home. I’ve checked the chart, the log, and the weather. Dropping trails as the watch officer I tell. That … Continue reading →

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“Atlantic Crossing on Not to be Mentioned”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

Jellyfish highway and dolphins. Shuddering, slamming, shaking us from our sleep The sea tells secrets where they be Put in a place, along this trace. Circles, straight lines, and triangles navigate. Never late, Never Borred. Time will tell the size … Continue reading →

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“Arawa, Antigua Race Week”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

4/15 07:30am… The hour is near. The men prepare to transform into sailors.  To be consumed by “Arawa”.  She waits. Pure patients.  Anticipation metaphysically communicates through captain and crew.  The seas lie motionless.  Caged vessels in the Christiansted harbour are … Continue reading →

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“Boat Parade”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

She’s crawling inside her skin, Anxiously waiting to shoot through the worm hole and flex on waves. Journey for a score of days and make the parade.

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