Friday, September 13, 2013

Trifextra: Smooth Sailing



Sailing on Sassy at Sunset
photo credit: Matt


Pull in the main

And come about.

Tack towards the sunset’s streak, Sassy.

Sail us away.

Away

Where

Almost soundless days

And nights are

Spent in peace.

Away

Where

Smooth sailing lies ahead.


This weekend Trifecta is taking us, once again, back to school for a lesson in literary devices.  Remember the apostrophe?  About.com defines apostrophe as, "A figure of speech in which some absent or nonexistent person or thing is addressed as if present and capable of understanding."  We are to provide 33-word example of an apostrophe. 

35 comments:

Kir said...

everything about this was beautiful and relaxing. I could feel the ocean under me, feel the pull of the water.

TGIF my friend. XO

Valerie Boersma said...

Gina, oh my goodness! This was marvelous! I want to sail away on Sassy too!

Gina said...

Thanks, Kir! I love the peace of sailing and the possibility of drifting way (in my mind). No motors, just wind and water.

You, too! Have an awesome weekend! XO back!

Gina said...

You are so nice to say that, Valerie! Some things are perfect, like sailing towards the sunset on a mild yet breezy evening. Not enough of those peaceful times in our lives!

SLT said...

Nice! Take me with you.

kymm said...

Ahoy, Sassy! The sailor in me salutes you. Luffing the sail to drift behind you and watch the sunset...

September Dreams said...

Almost soundless days and nights are spent in peace... Ahh so beautifully worded!

Anonymous said...

Great prompt! I would like to sail with you...

The Gal Herself said...

As summer fades to a memory, this is especially poignant. Nicely done.

Gina said...

Thanks! Plenty of calm water and warm September sunsets left!

Gina said...

Permission to come aboard, kymm. Thank you! See, you know to trail behind so you don't take our wind. We have tied up boats together before and done just that.

Gina said...

Thank you, SD! The motorboats have to idle at dusk so those noisy things often go in. Leaving the quiet water to the sailors. It's a dream.

Gina said...

Thanks! Sure, come on over!

Gina said...

That's how it was feeling to me. My son gave me this picture a few days ago and it's been on my mind, the beauty that sail, ever since. Thanks, Gal!

LaTonya Baldwin said...

water has a way of seducing us, doesn't it. Never been sailing but I love the view of expanse. Enjoyed.

tedstrutz said...

I want to be there.

steph said...

Well done, Gina.. I so want to be on that boat on peaceful seas. Nice.

Gina said...

It does me. Every time. It's the most beautiful time of the day there. Thanks!

Gina said...

Right about now...me, too! Instead, I went to the mall.

Gina said...

Thanks, steph! I would love to be too and I bet tonight would be the perfect night for it. No problem with the slight chill in the air. That's what sweatshirts and blankets are for.

brudberg said...

This reminds me of some sweet song.

TMWHickman said...

Beautifully done. I'd love to sail, but I'm afraid with Ingrid in the Gulf it would be a rough ride!

Gina said...

Thanks, Bjorn!!!! That's sweet!

Gina said...

You are too kind, Tina! Today, yes it would be. Maybe wait until things calm down a bit.

MOV said...

I love this! You really paint the scene. :)

best,
MOV

Gina said...

Thanks, MOV! When the muse is this gorgeous it isn't hard to do her justice. I'm blowing this up into a poster size picture!

lumdog2012 said...

You really captured the essence of sailing. Nice bit of writing.

Atreyee said...

Aww Gina,this is so sweet!love it:-)

Ivy said...

"Almost soundless days
And nights are
Spent in peace."

Oh, this sounds so wonderfully soothing. Take me with you! You really set the scene and tone. Lovely piece!

Gina said...

I love to sail so it comes naturally... the essence capturing. Thanks, lum!

Gina said...

You always leave such nice comments, Atreyee!

Gina said...

It was a wonderful summer night. Come sail away with me anytime, Ivy! Sailing is a peaceful experience...usually, when the wind, water and air are perfect all at the same time. Thank you for your kind comment!

Trifecta said...

Wow, this is exactly where I would like to be. Nice.

Gina said...

Me, too...

Anonymous said...

i like your phrasing here. it feels calm, soothing, reassuring.
sorta reminds me of hemingway's "the old man and the sea."