Selling the Wind
Selling the Wind: Nautical Tales of Love, Revenge, and Unforgiving Seas
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We have so far sailed maelstroms
We've navigated through difficult and chaotic situations.
Through the tempest light
Despite challenging circumstances, possibly referring to storms or trouble.
This man-o-war
A powerful ship symbolically releasing valuable goods.
Spills forth with silks, spices & wines
Revealing luxurious and exotic items being transported.
Not limerick's dungeons,
Not the confinement of mundane or restricted spaces.
18 months could kill my fervor for sea hunt
Time away hasn't diminished passion for the sea's adventures.
All herring lassies, gutter girls
Women with a rough or unconventional lifestyle.
They know what coloured clews unfurl
Understanding the signs of changing circumstances.
These threads are full,
The threads of life are rich and complicated.
Full of wind and tied in knots
Metaphorical knots representing complexities and challenges.
Miss Forsythe's love
Love that was lost but remains in memory.
Was lost but never was forgot
A commitment enduring despite time.
Till olden age
Even in old age, maintaining strength and determination.
Sabre held fast to the sky
Symbolic imagery of defiance and bravery.
Sea cauldron's rage
The turmoil and fury of the sea.
The cailleach tramps her cloak tonight
A mythical figure representing power and resilience.
For seven days
Enduring challenges for a considerable duration.
Braved howling winds, eddies, and rains
Facing intense and adverse weather conditions.
Through towering waves
Confronting immense and formidable obstacles.
They say no bolder heart remains
Acknowledgment of exceptional courage and determination.
Oh halcyon
Referencing a peaceful and idyllic place.
Of green Clew Bay
Obtaining power or advantage to avenge loved ones.
I buy these winds
Taking control of the winds for retribution.
To venge my children and their ghosts
Seeking revenge for the loss of family.
I stole their ships
Claiming vessels and resources from others.
And every cast from their coasts
Seizing everything from the shores.
Need no advice
Rejecting external guidance or validation.
Nor approval from the queen
Living life independently and boldly.
I live my life
Embracing a fierce and untamed persona.
Forever hellcat of the sea
Identifying as a relentless force in the maritime world.
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