For whom the bell tolls

          For whom the bell tolls
         The ship was sinking,
         powerful waves caused
         the side holes
         and I was wondering
         for whom the bell tolls.

         Construction old and tired,
         like me if I say,
         on the bow
         a tugboat tied
         and the risk passed away….

         It happened years ago…

         This salutary tow
         saved my life....

         A real, between life
         and death, strife….
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* Extract from "The Broken Mooring Line", an experiential poetic work
by Odysseas Heavilayias. / page 1 x/ e-mail: od.heavilayias@yahoo.com /
Language adjustments and text adaptation Kellene G Safis,
Digital adaptation and text editing Cathy Rapakoulia Mataraga
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The Tales of a Greek Sailor