madness of the mind

adrift at sea and salted

dangers await and the blazing sun

windless for days

stillness

the envy of the birds and the fish

consumes one's mind

the poring rains and crashing waves

consumes one in cold darkness

a longing for land and home

and the embrace of one's love

roaring fires and hot coco

and dry blankets and a pillow

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