Hi Shipmates, Hi Captain Kong , The poem is first rate, but the reader{me} would not get passed the 2nd verse...
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Hi Shipmates, Hi Captain Kong , The poem is first rate, but the reader{me} would not get passed the 2nd verse...
To: Louis my Amigo.
Just home and catching up.
Sad to hear of another Crossing of the bar.
Will reply more fully ASAP.
For now a simple tribute to your mate.
HIS LAST TRIP.
"I never passed a hail." Late Capt. J. M. White.
''Mate, get ready down on deck,
I'm heading for the shore;
I'll ring the bell, for I must land
This boat for evermore.
"Say, pilot, can you see that light —
I do — where angels stand?
Well, hold her jackstaff hard on that,
For there I'm going to land.
''That looks like Death that's hailing me;
So ghasdy, grim and pale;
I'll toll the bell — I must go in;
I never passed a hail.
"Stop her! Let her come in slow;
There! That will do — no more.
The lines are fast, and angels wait
To welcome me ashore.
"Say, pilot, I am going with them
Up yonder through that gate;
I'll not come back — you ring the bell
And back her out — don't wait.
''For I have made the trip of life,
And found my landing place;
I'll take my soul and anchor that
Fast to the Throne of Grace."
K.
Sorry all is new to me and much else will occur, it is apparent this was recent and there will be much grieving etc, please bare in mind if I can help in any I will. Certain Wales MNA can loan an ensign if required, I know it is early, but as said if I can assist in anyway, just let me know. K.
Louis, sad to hear of the death of your old mate Laurie, I have seen your many posts about him. Condolences to you and his friends and family. Fair winds and a calm sea old sailor.
Alec.
It is always sad to hear of a ex seaman crossing the bar I send my condolences to his family
Sorry to hear of your Mates passing Lou.R.I.P. Calm waters and a following sea!
Now I have a lump in my throat after reading that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Captain Kong
He was almost a member of this site we knew him so well by the stories you told us, we will all miss him I am sure. Condolences to his family and to you as his very good mate.