In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here. Thank you for taking part.”
Link to Keith’s post. https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2023/12/04/kreative-kue-410/#respond
The photo.
Sea Chanty by John W. Howell © 2023
Me and my wheel. Do what we will.
Guiding this scow. Up here at the prow.
Alert for pirates, Alone with no shipmates.
Some say I’m crazy. Some just say lazy.
I love the sea. The sea loves me.
Them I ignore. Three fingers I pour.
Rum is my friend. Let’s do it again.
A tip to the sky. And Islands passed by.
A toast to the rich. That worry unhitch.
I love the sea. The sea loves me
Here’s to me, poor. With no office door.
A salute to my shirt. No cares for the dirt.
My smile never stops. This job is the tops.
No timeclock to punch. A three-hour lunch.
I love the sea. The sea loves me.
Not that much in pay. But a four-hour day.
So, the lubbers on land. I wave, and I stand.
I give you a smile. And then, all the while.
I know that I’m fine. With a fish on the line.
I love the sea. The sea loves me.
Keep me in mind. For your charter, next time.
Till then, I’ll be here. Nursing this beer.
I love the sea. The sea loves me.
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Nice. Any way to put this to music?
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You are so kind, Charles. Thanks.
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Ha ha! I love it!! I’m with Charles. I’d love to hear your sea chanty set to music.
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Thanks, Liz. 😁
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You’re welcome, John.
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😁
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Seems like a pretty good life to me.
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I think so too. Thanks, Craig.
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What a charmed life he leads 😀
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Seems that way doesn’t it.
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Can I go too?!!!
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Sure. Hop on. We’ll cruise the Keys.
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Oh, nice!
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This is excellent. I agree, it would make a great song. Maybe The Fisherman’s Friends could sing it.
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Ha ha ha. Thanks, Darlene.
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Sounds nice! I’d love to be sitting in his seat right now.
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Me too. 😁
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The way you make it sound, I think I could do that, John. I agree with the others – music!
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Might be fun and relaxing.
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I enjoyed that John. I’d love to be onboard.
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Me too, Tom.
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Good one John. Just trying to decide if that is really a vessel. Or if it is a permanent part of the pier. Either way the beer navigation system still works.
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Beer nav always works.
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Nice poetry, John. Like some others, I think it could be set to music and make a cool song. If he wants to quiet the criticisms in his brain, three fingers of rum would do it. 😀
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I think it would, Tim. Thank you.
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I love this! Yo ho ho never sounded so good! A few more beers and you’ll be rappin’ this one out. Oh wait, is that Marine Patrol….
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Since I’m not behind the wheel let the patrol come aboard. I’ll give ’em a piece of my mind.A small piece of course.
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Do offer them a beverage, too…
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Good idea.”Hey ossifers. You guys care for drink?”
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😆😂🤣
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😁
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fun poem, John! Ready to set sail.. rum in hand; I love the sea and the sea loves me. 💕
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There you go, Matey.
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hee hee💕
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😊
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This is absolutely wonderful, John. I have a few friends who live this exact life. My father would have loved to, as well, but alas…
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I think I could spend some time doing this for sure.
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So could I!
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😊
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What a fantastic surprise today, John! I never knew you were a poet, but this is great!
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Where are your shrimp nets Forest?
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Ha ha ha. Fish nets around you are temporary at best. 😊
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A poem which is definitely sea-worthy, John. Well done!
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Arrrrgggg. Thanks Bruce.
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Fun sea poem, John 🙂
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Thank you, Denise.
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That was amazing, John. You’re quite a poet, and you definitely made me want to spend some time on a summer sea. 🙂
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Thank you, Diana. It would be fun.
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Oh, I love sea chanties. I feel like we should all sing-song it and break into a jig.
Fabulous, John! 🙂
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Thank you, Mae. So glad you liked it. 😊
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What a fun walk in verse – to dreams, to peace, to the sea. . .
You’re quite the poet, John. I tipped my hat, did you notice? 😉
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Why thank you, Gwen. 😁
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Outstanding, John! You need to find a composer to set this one to music. Could be a very successful second career for you!
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Thanks, Debbie. 😊
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Oh! I love this! The sea loves me too. Great job with this John. I agree it should be put to music or rap it. 🎶😊
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That would be fun, Holly. Who will sing it.
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Timothy… lol . Of course if you’re a rapper look no further. 😊
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Look at me. Do you think I have any rap DNA? 😁
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Hey, it’s possible, you look pretty hip to me!
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Aw. You are the best. 🤗
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You are!!
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No, you are.
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xo
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🐂
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🐂🐂
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😊
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I love the sea. The sea loves me. Excellent writing John, thank you for sharing! I agree with Debbie, set that one to music, it will be fabulous. Hugs, C
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Thank you so much, Cheryl. Glad you enjoyed it.
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You’re a pirate AND a poet.
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Maybe a pawn and a king.
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Haha!
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Up and down but tell you one thing.
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This is so good, John! I shared your Sea Chanty with #1 Grandson who is into all things pirate and nautical at the moment and his was response was… “Pure art and poetry. 👏👏” He loved it!
I agree with the others it would make a great song.
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I am so happy to hear that Deborah. Tell #1 Grandson thank you very much.
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I will! I should be talking to him this afternoon.
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Also he has great taste in lyrics. 😊
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This made me smile and think of those who run charter boats and love the sea.
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It made me think of those guys too, Jennie. 😁
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😀
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Well done!
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Thanks, Mark. 😁
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