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Finding oneself adrift upon the open seas, no anchor to hold steadfast, no sail to maintain a course. In the depths below unsolved mysteries In the heaven above eternal light bestowed The current moves this vessel forward. Towards a destination uncharted yet predetermined Music from the waters passing the sirens of mythology. Eyes are closed and forward momentum gained. Yonder a shoreline abruptly the ship rests, Upon an outer sand bar giving hope for a new adventure Now upon land traveling towards the east Again the sea is reached forcing a directional shift Venturing north, south same result Land mass surrounded by the oceans allure. Rock formation abound silhouettes form. Algae lay upon the surface, resembling a blanket covering The largest shape appears as if a cape is worn. One that may have been discarded by Neptune himself. Now shadows form as clouds play peek-a-boo with the sun, coolness prevails. Darkness is now seen in the midday moments, sense a storm approaching with its full force. Thoughts now shift to focus on the land, barren, no fruit life withdrawn. Question arises return once again to the ship remain upon the land What is best? To return to the ship an endless journey. To remain on land is to be swallowed by the surge. Decision made…. once again adrift….
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Nov 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM UTC
Norsemen of Antiquity
Finding oneself adrift upon the open seas, no anchor to hold steadfast, no sail to maintain a course. In the depths below unsolved mysteries In the heaven above eternal light bestowed The current moves this vessel forward. Towards a destination uncharted yet predetermined Music from the waters passing the sirens of mythology. Eyes are closed and forward momentum gained. Yonder a shoreline abruptly the ship rests, Upon an outer sand bar giving hope for a new adventure Now upon land traveling towards the east Again the sea is reached forcing a directional shift Venturing north, south same result Land mass surrounded by the oceans allure. Rock formation abound silhouettes form. Algae lay upon the surface, resembling a blanket covering The largest shape appears as if a cape is worn. One that may have been discarded by Neptune himself. Now shadows form as clouds play peek-a-boo with the sun, coolness prevails. Darkness is now seen in the midday moments, sense a storm approaching with its full force. Thoughts now shift to focus on the land, barren, no fruit life withdrawn. Question arises return once again to the ship remain upon the land What is best? To return to the ship an endless journey. To remain on land is to be swallowed by the surge. Decision made…. once again adrift….
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Nov 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM UTC
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