Our class read Rabindranath Tagore’s poem “1996” and wrote poems in response. I thought you might enjoy reading this one, especially if you have sailed on the M/V Anastasis or M/V Africa Mercy…
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by Hannah Palmer
How can I convey to you how I feel?
When the world seems at peace
Out on the blue.
The never-ending ocean all around,
Breathing in the salty mist,
With the wind sweeping through your hair
How can I explain the serenity?
The subtle rocking sway
Out on the blue
Enough to drift you off into deep sleep
In complete solitude
Nothing but your thoughts and their wings
How can I show you the world that I see?
The vast expanse spread out
Out on the blue
Wildlife dancing to the beat of the waves
Joined by the song of the wind-
The music of the universe
How can I give you eyes to see the awe?
God’s glory broadcasted
Out on the blue
The crystal blue days follow starry nights
The sky painted with beauty
One hundred years prior to you.
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