SC134 - Post 16 February - Photographing in the style of your favorite artist.
My favourite artist is a poet called John Masefield. This poem, the second verse in particular, is called 'Sea Fever' inspires this photo.
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a gray dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.
There's always something interesting to find on the beach too. PiP
33 comments
Keith Burton said:
I really like the poem as well..!!
Spike Milligan had his own version of this poem (although limited to just one verse thankfully):
I must go down to the sea again,
to the lonely sea and the sky;
I left my shoes and socks there,
I wonder if they're dry?
I hope you've had a good weekend.
Xata replied to Keith Burton:
Amelia replied to Keith Burton:
Malik Raoulda said:
Bonne soirée dominicale paisible et reposante.
Loose_Grip/Pete said:
I like the poem too (as well as Keith's contribution...)
Luis Miguel said:
Xata said:
Don’t navigate anylonger but sometimes I miss the endless infinite of the sea all around…
Love your bw and the poem.
Chris Bowness said:
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Steve Bucknell said:
It’s tricky trying to catch a good wave, but you’ve trapped one here, Amelia.
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Jean-Paul said:
the poem is also great and I also want to hear the sea-gulls crying again