“I don’t know if we each have a destiny. Or if we’re all just floating around accidental, like on a breeze. But I think, maybe it’s both.” – Tom Hanks (Forrest Gump)
floating on rhythmless seas
i am a poet
a vagabond soul
captain of a rudderless ship
floating on rhythmless seas
navigated by unseen winds
finding random friends
whenever they appear
accidentally
the ocean is wide
my sail so brief
each wave is an opportunity
luck or chance or inevitability
i cherish every moment
i love ’til it hurts
for who knows where
the currents will take me
as I drift towards my final destiny
The Lonely Author 
I really love this !
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Grateful and flattered that you do. Thank you for taking the time out to read it and for sharing
your thoughts. I truly appreciate your kindness. Thanks.
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Captain of a rudderless ship….love it and that title! This poem was brilliant!
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Flattered and thrilled that you liked my post. I wanted to do something different from my usual love poem.
Thank you for your beautiful appreciation. It is treasured.
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How lovely.
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Grateful that you think so. Thank you for your encouraging message.
I appreciate your kindness.
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Reblogged this on CRAZY LIFE and commented:
Perfect.
Forrest Gump the song but before is the poetry, great writing as allways by this man.
Ruuuuuun Forrest, and the guy became became a millionaire. Sort off can relate. Give me time and I will be the real Forest Gump.
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Thank yyou so much for the reblog. I have been behind on messages and am finally catching up.
I am touched by your kind gesture of support. Thanks so much.
Yes, Run Forrest Run. lol
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No problem.
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Sometimes, I feel like this too. Floating.. just like the feather. I like the chocolates and the shrimp more, though! (in the Forrest Gump movie, of course)
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LOL . Yeah, Forrest the shrimp boat captain.
I like to think we are floating. We have some control of our destiny, but life does take us
down roads we never expect.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful thoughts.
They are so appreciated.
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You touched my heart with you beautiful church project. I always love reading and visit your spot on this WP place! Beautiful shares by you my friend! š Thank you for being here. š
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When I first heard about the church project I begged to be a part of it.
I knew nothing about construction, but it was something I had to do for me soul.
Thank you for leaving a comment here. I truly appreciate it.
The world could always use more temple, churches, and synagogues. Anything
that promotes love and peace.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Appreciated and very grateful.
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Wow, I love that. I agree with you we can never have too many places of peace and love. šš¼š¦
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very nicr
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Thank you
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A word ~ beautiful
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Very happy that you think so. Thank you for sharing your kind thoughts.
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my pleasure, life is beautiful in all forms , nice to know you
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Great to know you
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You have a great way of piecing your work with the perfect visuals. I like this post image a lot.
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Very happy that you do. A friend sent it to me and my head started processing creative
thoughts rioght away.
Thank you for your kind words and support Ash.
It is greatly appreciated.
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I love how pictures sometimes do that. Love it.
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Honestly, me too buddy.
Thanks.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
HAS US AWASH IN FEELING —LOOK OUT, LITTLE BOAT!
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Haha
Thank you so much for the kind gesture of reblogging my poem, John.
I wanted to do something that wasn’t my usual love poem.
So, I really appreciate your support.
Thanks man.
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Hey man—even this old codger changes things up once in a while!
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LOL
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So much truth in each word you wrote..
Enjoy the gift of each moment –
And I love the water –
This is perfect
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Flattered and so happy you enjoyed this. Sometimes we decide our course in life, sometimes life takes us in a completely
different direction. Thank you for your beautiful words. They are treasures here on my little blog space.
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Youāre welcome
Iām always happy to see youāve put something out there for us to readš
Loved it
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Grateful and flattered. xo
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ššš
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I am floating with your poetic words, like a rudderless boat just seeing where the waves take me. I suppose that’s what we do during this episode called “Life.” I adore your poem.
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Sure, destiny plays a role, but sometimes I just think we are floating along as life takes us in unexpected directions.
Thank you for your gorgeous and thoughtful words.
Happy you enjoyed it and grateful for your comment.
Thank you so much.
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Destiny? Fate? Randomness? The questions that keep us awake at night. And that keep us writing.
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Exactly. They do keep us up at night.
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what a wonderful image!! and poem. sighs, I live on an island too but weather here is often stormy and cold. ! I am at once awed, frightened and inspired to adventure ( if only in imagination) with those swells.
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Thanks for saying that. I thought the image was perfect for the poem and theme.
So I truly appreciate your thoughts.
Thank you so much. Your kind message made me smile.
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Beautiful words which seem to flow endlessly from you ~ an amazing gift. Also, it fits well with your current post, building something beautiful, changing lives for the better ~ “the currents will take me as I drift towards my final destiny”
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Thanks for saying that. You are kind and generous with your praise.
This thoughtful comment and appreciation touched my soul.
Thank you for your very beautiful thoughts.
They are greatly ppreciated.
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Hey dear dew!! I save your all poem on my facebook.have you any objection or not?plz reply.
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What a beautiful writing and post
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Amanda, wonderful to see you.
Happy you liked this little poem. Thank you for your very kind words.
Hope you and yours are well.
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Weāre good thanks, i hope you are too š
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Yes, I am
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A lovely metaphor for life’s journey:-)
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So happy you think so. Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Andrew, I read this when you wrote it. Today I set aside time because I wanted to tell you, and not forget, how much I love it. “I love until it hurts…” is very familiar. It always hurts, doesn’t it? But that’s the deal we make. It’s worth the price. Almost always. No, actually — always. Because even when it’s over and the person was terrible, or we were, or both, we learned so much. Hmm, sorry to be “waxing elegant” all over your comment section but I’ve missed you and wanted to reconnect *hugs* and love. ā„. Niki
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Oh, Aruna. This was a mistake, The post was a draft that posated by accident. I have fixed the error now.
I was in the hospital and could not stop it from posting.
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Take good gentle care of yourself. No need to answer this ever Andrew. Just letting you know I’m sending love, light and healing your way. ā„.
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Thank you for this beautiful message and your sweet wishes.
How could I not acknowledge it.
Bless you always.
I appreciate you with all my heart.
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{{{{{{Andrew}}}}}}} You’re very welcome! Thank you for what you wrote. Love, light to you! Always āā„ā
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Is there symbolism in the graph-paper pattern of the little boat?
Was there once a rhythm? An order to the waves…
A yearning to be washed clean… to have the straight lines and right angles
Washed away by the rhythm… of a rhythmless sea?
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You know, Ireally wasn’t paying attention to the graph paper. I mean, I know it was a paper boat. Graph paper is all about
graphs, numbers, accounting. All dealing in the exact.
This is one of the most thought provoking comments I have ever received. You really have me thinking about that little paper
boat. Also, makes me happy that I chose that particular image, it fits so perfectly with the post.
Thank you for taking the time out to share your profound thoughts. I will treasure this message.
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Maybe it’s both………..ā¤ļø I double like this post…first Forest Gump is my all time fave movie and second you are my all time favorite writer
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Humbled beyond belief.
Forrest Gump is also one of my all-time favorite movies. Never tire of watching it.
And your beautiful compliment. Honestly, grateful for your kind words.
Thank you for saying them.
Also, I think it is a little of both.
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My pleasure always
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So, here you are, soul bared. I love you!
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Haha, This one doesn’t even come as close to soul baring as my post earlier today.
But you are a sweetie. Thanks so much. Loving you right back,
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So happy to see you writing again! Hope you’re well again. x
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Thak you for the lovely message. It feels good to be writing and blogging.
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I’m speechless Drew….just…WOW
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Very touched by your sweet message. Thank you so much for saying that.
Flattered and grateful.
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Just being honest…your words…ugh!… Amazed me…and you know what….sometimes made me find an idea to write new poetry…yup!
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Please, let me know if this one inspires you to write something. Thanks for saying that
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Yes!!!!! This one inspires me…!
And make learn beautiful words from you…šš
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Flattered by your kind words. Anxious to read your poems. Thanks.
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Will write new poems….soon šš
Thanks for your encouragement Drewš
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Looking forward to reading them
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Ok…now you make me nervous…lol
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No reason to be nervous. Lol
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Of course I have my own reason…duh….
To be read by you…the amazing writer/poet/author…duh š±š
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Oh God. Please.
Let me know when you post. I will be right there.
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Done š
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And will post another…š
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Two beautiful pieces.
Read and commented
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I knew…
Thank you so much…
I don’t know what to say Drew
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My pleasure
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