Jim's Voyage

[bi_janus]

Jim’s Voyage

Bi Janus

A sea can have mountains,

or a river,

and climbing

is a sidelong journey

against gravity and tide.

Luffing sails before the wind,

hesitate and concentrate,

as a man might rest

leaning on his walking stick

face turned up to a crest,

before the wind takes you

at angles to the goal.

Switching back on the chop,

tacking to shore from shore,

an improbable journey made

possible over a certain length

but whiling an uncertain time.

[Cole Parker]

"Whiling an uncertain time." I love that!

C

[DesDownunder]

Yes Cole, bi_janus can certainly turn a phrase.

Very nice. The imagery is so fresh I can smell the salt air.

[Merkin]

An incredibly apt metaphor for the voyage of life.