Saturday, January 28, 2023

Adrift in time (for the Sunday Muse #244)

 As the boat filled with the salty unwanted, and uninvited fridged sea water I knew this was it, my last adventure. This journey hadn’t been all bad, it started out on such a beautiful note with many most pleasing images, sounds and textures, in a kaleidoscope fitting for such a good day. Drifting upon the vibe, current carried and, basking in the sunlight carefreely careless, no worries in site, immerge in the moment.  But, as it always happens, the but came, and the mood quickly shifted as the peace was rapidly replaced with the danger of the open ocean. The tune had changed, now, it seemed the fiddler was on fire as Rome fiddled. Seeing no way out of this impending predicament, paddleless thoughts all led to a gasping for air, a gurgling of going ghost.  As the tiny boat lost all buoyancy, the shift of float sank, and the song ended. I found myself thoroughly gratified being pulled into its tale of the seafaring life, thankful for the images shared and then, the radio started playing  “The Lazy Song”.  




12 comments:

Carrie Van Horn said...

Music certainly can pull us into a moment, a feeling, a love, or adventure long gone. This was so captivating to read Scott! I especially loved "the fiddler on fire as Rome fiddled" and the closing line made me smile! Brilliant my friend!

C. Sandlin said...

A vivid experience.

Truedessa said...

Music can carry one away with the tempo we are transported. But, today the lazy song plays...ha great ending...

Gillena Cox said...

Mysic transports one, indeed. A very interesting ending.

Much❤love

JadeLi said...

Captivating write. I like how you use language.

Thomas Post said...

Thank you, Carrie, so much, your kindness has been such an inspiration to me!

Thomas Post said...

Thank you so much C. Sandlin

Thomas Post said...

Thank you Truedessa 😊

Thomas Post said...

Thank you Gillena 😊

Thomas Post said...

Thank you so much JadeLi, I appreciate that 😊

purplepeninportland.com said...

Powerful writing!

Thomas Post said...

Thank you so much Purple. I appreciate your words.