Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

Adrift

By Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

Photograph © Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

Written in response to dVerse Poets Pub – Open Link Night #325 “And So The Story Goes…”

Alone on a sea
full of life
filled with predation
nurtured by death

Bright fish of orange
red, purple and blue
swim beneath my craft
ignorant of their fate

Deep azure ocean
surrounds me rocks me
taunts me – even the Great White
shark finds its mate in the amass

Drifting with the tide
only the current knows my course
I lay back watching
the stars pass by overhead

28 responses to “Adrift”

  1. Yvonne Osborne Avatar
    Yvonne Osborne

    I love your last stanza, drifting with the current on a quiet sail. I’m there!

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much Yvonne! 😊

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  2. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
    Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

    Thank you Björn – This one holds special meaning to me. 😊

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  3. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) Avatar
    Björn Rudberg (brudberg)

    This sounds so lovely… like a dream

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  4. ByteSizedStudio Avatar
    ByteSizedStudio

    “….only the current knows my course.” Loved this line especially.

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you most kindly! 🙏

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  5. Hammad Rais Avatar
    Hammad Rais

    Very lovely, Ami 🙂

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much Hammad! 🙏

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  6. dorahak Avatar
    dorahak

    The ocean “rocks” “taunts” — like life — cradles and frightens at once, doesn’t it? I love that metaphor. Still the current of the poem, unruffled, at peace. Beautifully conveyed, Ami.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so very much! 😊

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  7. sanaarizvi Avatar
    sanaarizvi

    This is absolutely splendid! 💘💘

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much! 😊

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  8. Linda Lee Lyberg Avatar
    Linda Lee Lyberg

    This is so peaceful. Lovely!

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much Linda! 🙏

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      1. Linda Lee Lyberg Avatar
        Linda Lee Lyberg

        ❤️

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Linda! 🙏

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  9. poetisatinta Avatar
    poetisatinta

    Found this such a calming piece ❤

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Very gladdened to hear this. Thank you!! 🙏

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  10. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Beautiful poem Ami.

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you so much Sadje! 😊

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        Sadje

        You’re welcome my friend

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  11. paeansunplugged Avatar
    paeansunplugged

    Sometimes it is best to be adrift and watch the stars. Beautiful, Ami.

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    1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris Avatar
      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Yes. Sometimes! Thank you. 😊

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  12. rothpoetry Avatar
    rothpoetry

    I really like your poem. Life does feel like that quite often. Drifting with the tide.

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Dwight! 😊

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        rothpoetry

        You are welcome!

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  13. Rob Kistner Avatar
    Rob Kistner

    What a wonderful drifting breath of freedom. So excellent and uplifting. 🙂

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      Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

      Thank you Rob! 😊

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