chains of the sea [bob dylan]

chains of the sea

- Bob Dylan, when the ship comes in

Cigarette smoke and salt air fill his lungs.

          The sea kisses the shoreline, but does not meet him where he stands. He can't seem to bring himself closer, to move towards the horizon, the wide blue sky that he could get lost in if he was brave enough. He could go anywhere, he thinks vaguely. Just jump on a boat, sail to an island, the tune from Gilligan's Island becoming his life's soundtrack.

          Then he hears her voice, calling his name so sweetly, and he stands rooted in place, one hand in his pocket, the other holding a cigarette to his lips. He can hear her steps drawing closer, a quick rapid movement, her excitement infectious, her joy brilliant as the hot sun. He's run far enough, he thinks. For now, he's right where he's meant to be.

          The sound of seagulls in the air accompanied by a new melody in his head. It's not good, not yet. But it will be.

( playlist )

Mariner's Apartment Complex......Lana Del Rey
Coney Island....................................Taylor swift
Going to California.........................Led Zeppelin
Baby Blue..................................Tigers in the Sky
Tulsa Jesus Freak...........................Lana Del Rey
August...............................................Taylor swift
I've Just Seen A Face.........................The Beatles
Gold Rush..........................................Taylor Swift
Shelter from the Storm........................Bob Dylan

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Bob loses inspiration so he escapes to a small seaside town

where he finds the answer to all his problems.