So the Captain lives on and now the silence won't let our young man sleep. A true observation, Tom. I'm sure when my old dog has passed and no longer awakens me at 5am to let her out, I will be unable to enjoy the extra sleep I so grave and continue to wake up at 5am.
"...tortured by the memories of old lovers and drowned shipmates." Beautiful image, Tom, and one I understand well. God bless that mother and her compassion. And the last line is exactly right. We can become so accustomed to the most irritating things, and often miss them when they are gone. At least they were familiar and a part of the symphony of our life. Well done, my friend.
So the Captain lives on and now the silence won't let our young man sleep. A true observation, Tom. I'm sure when my old dog has passed and no longer awakens me at 5am to let her out, I will be unable to enjoy the extra sleep I so grave and continue to wake up at 5am.
Thanks K.C. I hope your dog lives a long time yet!
"...tortured by the memories of old lovers and drowned shipmates." Beautiful image, Tom, and one I understand well. God bless that mother and her compassion. And the last line is exactly right. We can become so accustomed to the most irritating things, and often miss them when they are gone. At least they were familiar and a part of the symphony of our life. Well done, my friend.
Thanks so much Sharron, I'm glad you liked it. I was lucky with this one, it came all in one go — I wish they all came with such a neat ending!
exactly my interpretation of what must have passed, yet it was genuine to the heart of it and therefore much loved and poignant as all get out!
Thanks for reading Jill, so pleased that you enjoyed it.
Can's say as I blame him. A young man can only take so much noise.
Thanks for reading Sue! Glad you enjoyed it :)