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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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“Did You Hear That”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

Now I sleep alone, along the bow, near the forepeak, and all of the insignificant noises have added up against me to push the craze. I lie awake, hearing water slosh inside of bottles, knowing there are hundreds of them … Continue reading →

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“Crossing Papers”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

One coffee, two coffee, three coffee, four Haven’t had a drop, but I’ve been there before. Ran from my self and wound up in a can. On a boat, with some boat’s weather routing man. Who’s in control of the … Continue reading →

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“Come in Off the Rail”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

It’s coming off the rail I come in off the rail Red line tied Eyes blinded by the white. Topsides down and sideways.

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“Foredeck and Anchor Chain”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

Super Servant III Crossing, Dock Express King links I split. Breaking chain bit by bit. I break apart between the shot- Shackles at ninety feet each. Rub Your Balls With Grease. All the colors if you know what I mean. … Continue reading →

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“Neptune Ceremony”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by ABSTRACT KING

No safe haven, alone amongst the stars, sun, wind, waves, clouds and moon. 10/16/5 Neptune Ceremony My magic number is 42 as of 10/16/5. Ten/Sixteen/Five Fifteen minutes keep passing me by Check one, check two, zero targets to starboard side. … Continue reading →

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