Lost Son Found by James McIntyre
A ship returning to England encounters disaster when it strikes a submerged rock, leading to its sinking. The crew is rescued, but the captain, Harry, remains unaware of the calamity as he is on shore. Upon learning of the shipwreck and the missing crew member, he is determined to return to the sea to save his comrade. Despite his mother’s pleas to stay and comfort her, recalling the loss of his brother, Harry prioritizes the rescue mission. He and the crew brave the tumultuous waters once more, ultimately succeeding in their efforts. The rescued individual turns out to be Harry's long-lost brother, who had been presumed dead. This unexpected reunion brings immense joy to the city and alleviates the mother’s sorrow, transforming her grief into happiness. The narrative emphasizes themes of bravery, familial bonds, and the rewards of selflessness, illustrating how acts of courage can lead to profound personal and communal joy.
By James McIntyre · First published 2021 · Genre: Poetry, Adventure, Drama · 281 words
First lines
An English ship when homeward bound, Near to its port was shipwrecked found, For it had struck a sunken rock, And was slowly sinking from the shock.
In port they quick did man life boat, Which o'er tempestuous sea did float, They rescued all the crew, save one, And were content with what they done.
But they had not their captain, Harry, Who on the shore was forced to tarry, And knew not of the disaster, So crew had worked without a master.
But when he heard of the shipwreck, And that a man was left on deck, He quickly hurried the boat's crew For to again attempt his rescue.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James McIntyre
- Date: 2021 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Adventure, Drama, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 281 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Adventure — The plot involves a shipwreck and a rescue mission, central elements of adventure narratives.
- Drama — The themes of familial bonds, loss, and emotional conflict create a dramatic narrative.
- Literary Fiction — The exploration of human emotions and moral dilemmas aligns with literary fiction.
Tags
Family Drama · Coming-of-Age · Self-Discovery · Identity Crisis · Parental Loss · Grief · Mourning · Nostalgia · Memories · Regret · Redemption · Forgiveness