A Pioneers Tale
The wave’s crash, thunder roars and rain pours
As the Halve Maen is steadily following its course
Its sails commissioned by the business driven V.O.C.
Its hull once again tries to challenge the unforgiving sea
It’s captain, a man unyielding in his pursuit of a dream
His plan was to find an unknown ocean seam
That would bring the orient closer and validate his drive to explore
But the core of his crew grew ever sorer
Their spirits heavy, morale would steadily deplore
Due to fighting arctic winds and surviving grave storms
Until one night Henry Hudson would find himself locked in the devils horns
Rage exploded, sanity eroded
The hierarchy of peace has now corroded
Whispers in the quarters of silent dismay
As anger reaches its border it creates a display
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The screams of mutiny filled the night
The clashing of swords under the moonlight
Create a dance of sparks that twiddle ever so elegantly
As if oblivious to this violent part in history
The crew won their battle, reclaiming the freedom they missed
Hudson’s price was that he was set adrift
To forever sail and explore the sea alone
An eternity has passed and his body is long gone
But for the sake of this story, we will bring back his soul
His spirit, his drive, yes, for now, he is alive
He will once again set sail excluding a possible fail
We will wander through his mind as we hang from the ships rail
What would he think and what would he see
If in 2009 he would once again dance with the sea
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A Pioneers View
The Halve Maen sits in Amsterdam’s bay
Ready to depart to engage in a fray
Of a ballet of waves and sails entwined
Henry Hudson stares, lost in his own mind
“Once again to sea and a horizon endless”
He turns around as the skyline turns crimson
He stares at Amsterdam the place of tolerance
“This city’s promise is of extreme importance”
“I’ll carry it with me to any new bay that I may find”
“Freedom of choice is a right I will not leave behind”
“Cultural diversity and a relaxed atmosphere”
“All the residents hold this city very dear”
“A reduced red light district and non-smoking locations”
“Still brings tourists without any hesitation”
“Care for those who need, the elderly plead they heed”
“And still a queen to sail for is there a better deed”
“Business-driven and an innovative culture as well”
“Only their tax system is a point I wouldn’t try to sell”
“But it’s time to be off, there are new dreams to claim”
“New locations to see, no sight will be the same”
“I will reach a new shore”
“I’ll see what the unknown has in store”
“This world offers endless adventures, just know what you are looking for”
His flag is run up, signaling all preparations are done
His mind is made up, as he says: “New York, here I come”
The waves go apart as the ship starts its trip
He turns around one more time as it escapes his lip
“Seldom do you see a city so romantic”
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The trip to the new world was without problems or delay
A single man in a single boat will arrive in New York’s bay
And on his trip, his mind wanders to what he might encounter
He only sees the future and not his past flounder
The New World
I had heard the absurd notion, that with pure devotion and sincere emotion
You will be able to drink of an enticing potion
Called the American Dream
And it would seem, that the steam, coming off of this unclean vision
Has become a mission for all those wishing for their own rendition
Of being a star
Music, Films and overall pop culture
Are drenched in the image of a created sculpture
Hollywood
So many fantasies revolve around the pictures on TV
This is something for myself I will need to see
I doubt that it can be true, a government so untrue
That it will ignore the homeless and overall not have a clue
Of the deeds of its enforcers, it’s politicians and lawyers
The racism of those up in high ranked positions
A complete entertainment based entity
The American culture adores their TV
Rates amusement higher than improving education
A greedy warmonger with profit as its dedication
Yet it attracts millions as it is still the standard many wish to live by
The truth of 9.11 is something they will always deny
A cynical view this much is true I must admit
But an objective view, I will maintain to this I must commit
There on the horizon, it’s slowly climbing in my sight, what a beauty
Observe this city, and its culture it’s my duty
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The spectacle of skyscrapers and super-sized billboards
Seems like every human need, has been explored
Fast food and fast living as if being slow paced and healthy is unforgiving
Celebrating freedom and also thanksgiving
Entrepreneurship is defined by capital success
Individual progress has been nurtured to finesse
The dream which is given, the image which is known
Is here, but a soft scent but overseas a strong cologne
The illustration of the culture definitely holds hints of truths
Placing their future on the constant less educated youths
But everything sure is big and everything is in excess
Overall my cynicism is misplaced that is one worry less
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The Worlds Possibilities
Realistic is nothing but a small alley in a vast city of possibilities and chance
The romance of meeting the unknown and advance as you glance
At the potential new strategies or new businesses you can create
There are no new worlds to discover but there is always that mind state
To find something new, to act on a mere clue
As long as you wish to improve just stay true to you
The incentive of fame, glory, and money
Is still more hypnotizing than the sweetest honey
Our ambition now lies with the universe and what it holds
Preserving the earth has finally also become our goal
And thanks to technology, we exchange information
With a speed, that knows no limitation
We are now free to find the truth about whatever we wish
From history to the future to creating your own dish
The world didn’t get smaller our capabilities just grew
And with it, our own restrictions grew askew
The boundaries of what we can discover are now indefinite
Thus our pioneer spirit is more than ready to match it
For all those willing to place their dreams and hope on the line
Henry Hudson’s spirit has not declined over time
It has simply matured and evolved as it grew
