I will remember Her
This poem is Based on and Inspired the Photograph and photograph’s description. The image is titled Ghost Ship
Photographed by RedBubble artist Peter Rivron
In the Photographer Description Peter Rivron writes:
The Ryde Queen paddle steamer was built in 1936, she operated a ferry service between Portsmouth and The Isle of Wight.
Withdrawn from service in 1970, she opened as a night club at Binfield on The Isle of Wight, this is where I would spend most of my Saturday nights in my teenage years.
Abandoned now she still remains on this spot slowly rotting away.
Since taking this photo her funnel has collapsed.
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A NOTE FROM THE POET:
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I will remember Her belongs to the following groups:
Graphic Scratch and WMGOn a sea of time floating
According to a clock made of rust
And captured by a logged entry
In the Journal of Dust Occupied Air
It is true
She will sail again
Once she is gone
For the memories of waves will again bless her
She is a fine ship she was
And she is a ghost that tells tales to the living eyes here
As death rides aboard her
For free
© Copyright 1/14/2008 C.C. Arshagra
The art that inspired the poem here below is Ghost Ship
LISTEN to C.C. READ THIS POEM HERE Once at the list of audio poems, please look down this list of C.C.’s work for the recording of “I will remember Her” and press the play button. Please do leave a comment and … too. Thank you
Peter Rivron
I am flattered that my photography should inspire such wonderful poetry. Thank you CC
Jen Whyte
What a fabulous amalgamation of image and words … I am in awe!
anaisnais
Wonderfully inspiring. Impact of thought after impact, evoking a response from the reader to really think about what is written in the words. A fitting piece to the picture, doing great justice to the magnificent vessel itself. Bravo!
kafka
Once again I am totally amazed by the complexity of emotion you capture in just a few words….....’In the Journal of Dust Occupied Air’ .........just….incredible!!!
Sally Omar
Incredibly beautiful…..
Sally Omar
C.C. Arshagra
Thank you Peter! By the comments above. You can see it could not have been done without YOU
C.C. Arshagra
Pijinlane, “amalgamation”! I’ve got to go look up the word again. I know it, but it been so long since I penned it. I’m sure it is an going to humble me again: And thanks for noting the two works of art as one.
C.C. Arshagra
Kafka! I love the way you select lines. And not the most obvious ones! You have a distinctive ear for poetry. I bow to your fine taste in words.
C.C. Arshagra
And Sally Omar, Thank you for finding this one—days after posting. I look forward to finding joy in your posted works. I will visit your page.
H M Bascom
Completely amazing writing. And the image, yes it is beautiful and inspiring.
C.C. Arshagra
Completely Amazing … that sounds like you Helen! And your family! And your wonderfully creative passion for life!
LocoCow
Last lines breed a spectacular vision