painting prompt

Far away in the stormy sea

A sailboat crests the the wave

Sail fighting to steer

Amongst the raging winds

White capped water

Rears its head

Frothing waves roar

As the ocean spits and howls in rage

Maidens dance

Forgetting in youth

The fate the old know well

Gathering short lives

in a beautiful bouquet

To adorn their silky hair

And bright spring dresses

The fresh, cool breeze

Catches seeds

Of a fading dandelion

Bright beauty blown to the winds

Hidden from sight

Silver-grey scythe at hand

White beard

Concealed by a cowl

Dressed in black

He awaits to receive

Six bright young flowers