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. 

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35 comments:

  1. KirSeptember 13, 2013 at 12:46 PM

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

    TGIF my friend. XO

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    1. GinaSeptember 13, 2013 at 2:36 PM

      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!

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  2. Valerie BoersmaSeptember 13, 2013 at 1:54 PM

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

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  3. GinaSeptember 13, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    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!

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  4. SLTSeptember 13, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Nice! Take me with you.

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    1. GinaSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:00 AM

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

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  5. kymmSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:23 AM

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

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    1. GinaSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:02 AM

      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.

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  6. September DreamsSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:32 AM

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

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    1. GinaSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:04 AM

      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.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:30 AM

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

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  8. The Gal HerselfSeptember 14, 2013 at 8:30 AM

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

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    1. GinaSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:06 AM

      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!

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  9. LaTonya BaldwinSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:30 AM

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

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    1. GinaSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:04 PM

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

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  10. tedstrutzSeptember 14, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    I want to be there.

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    1. GinaSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:04 PM

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

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  11. stephSeptember 14, 2013 at 3:47 PM

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

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    1. GinaSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:05 PM

      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.

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  12. brudbergSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    This reminds me of some sweet song.

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  13. TMWHickmanSeptember 14, 2013 at 4:11 PM

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

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    1. GinaSeptember 14, 2013 at 5:43 PM

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

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  14. MOVSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:26 PM

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

    best,
    MOV

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    1. GinaSeptember 15, 2013 at 8:03 AM

      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!

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  15. lumdog2012September 15, 2013 at 8:34 AM

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

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    1. GinaSeptember 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

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

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  16. AtreyeeSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:34 AM

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

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    1. GinaSeptember 15, 2013 at 5:42 PM

      You always leave such nice comments, Atreyee!

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  17. IvySeptember 15, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    "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!

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    1. GinaSeptember 15, 2013 at 5:44 PM

      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!

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  18. TrifectaSeptember 15, 2013 at 8:06 PM

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

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2013 at 10:25 PM

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

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