Ere Shanty
A Tribute Heritage poem
Doth up yonder yield
A mighty blow on the shore
The mighty winds unwind
As the sail climbs
And lovers toss in it we are
Hopelessly drowning in our feud
No fair maiden waits too long
For ghost tales aren't a myth
To the sea-ward's life
Wombs wait forbidden to be barren
Every sailor's heart be written
The laws of both sea and land
None native is a forsook promise
All belong to the wide and heartfelt
Journey and we ride high the winds
And below the heavens till there is
No end, man be sea and sea be man
As woman begat life so the sea begat manhood.
About the Creator
Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous
Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee
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