Captain My Captain Fair Maiden

Try as I do, I could not fit this poem into a haiku. It was inspired by the two words in today's daily haiku prompt.

Captain My Captain Fair Maiden 

when the sea turns rough

enduring wave upon wave, a boat 

bouyed, outfitted with strength

built by the one who knows the sea;

a sailor with years upon the water

knows the wood, canvas, and ropes

carving and fitting every joint

a journeyman, a carpenter,

seadog of old

cristened lady, a seaworthy ship

she sailed fair weather or froth 

captain my captain fair maiden 

PJFarr

2026

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Last Song Of The Dance

autumnal colours 

are fading fast, rain and wind

last song of the dance

PJFarr

2026

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Shimmering

shimmering gently 

in reflective light, dawning

dawning, a new day

PJFarr

2026

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Taking Off The Chill

walking far afield

hot tea with lemon and thyme

taking off the chill

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Pixabay royality-free image.

Ripe Pink Grapefruit

a ripe pink grapefruit

delicious to eat or drink

pleasantly devoured

PJFarr

2026

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Depth Of Time

in the depth of time

the #dead rotting, open graves

refusing life, ebb

PJFarr

2026

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Honoring Life, A Gift

striving towards peace

endeavor to live at rest

honor life, a gift

PJFarr

2026

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(endeavor)

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