Sir Patrick Spence
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Sir Patrick Spence
Gurus in many professional lines always have good time in their line of profession. Troubleshooting always require one with vast knowledge. On the other side of the coin, overdependence sometimes becomes a burden to them; personal lives sometimes are cut short by their clients. In a scenario where leaders depend on their expertise, the situation becomes a little bit sophisticated; to hit the call is a mandatory. Sometimes be ready for some instances that might require you abandon whatever you do, and shift priority to serve them first. Such calls escalate to sacrifices rather than volunteer work. In the poem Sir Patrick Spence, the author exhibits the feelings of Patricks reactions when he received a letter from the king “When Sir Patrick read the next line, he started shedding tears” (Pr, 4).
I will never wish to be in his shoe, where you have to be away from your folks not by your choice, but by circumstance. Sir Patrick did not take that assignment open heartedly; he wanted some time to rest and does some other things apart from sailing. “Sending to sea to sail at this time, sounds to me like death” (Pr 5). However, poor Patrick did not have a choice, but to obey the order.
A renowned sea sailor, Patrick was recognised by many including his highness the king. As he was walking at the sea shore, enjoying sea breeze while meditating all good and bad things in his life, he receives a message from the king, “The Kings Letter /with his signature/Addressed to Sir Patrick Spence/While he walks on [the sea] sand” (pr 3,1-4). The letter had assignment instructions, Sir Patrick had to go to the sea, and take his master from deep sea. Their ship had been hit by huge storm and they had lost their way to the shore, putting their lives in danger. Upon reading the letter from the King, Patrick did not receive the news with happiness, he was not for the task assigned, he felt unprepared and that was not the right time for deep-sea sailing. The king believed in Patrick than anybody else as a guide sailor, that is why he ordered him to go. “The best sea sailor is Sir Patrick Spence” (Pr 2, 3-4). Patrick feared such operation; he considered it being a dangerous one. “I fear a deadly storm “(Pr 5). Patrick was supposed to take the shortest time possible, to reach where his lord was, he has been asked to make a haste, yes, and he had to, who would hesitate if called upon to save the one and only king. He will become a hero after all. He had great respect and fears for the King; he had to obey the order, despite the reluctance in him.
As news spread, there is tension everywhere, people are eagerly waiting for positive results, and Sir Patrick Spence is the only hope. The gathering on the shore was waiting for the king and his saviour Patrick Spence. Ladies with fans in their hands were seated ready to vapour cool breeze to their master and his saviour. Yes, the ship-carrying king emerged from the calm water. Ladies were ordered to stand as a sign of respect “may the ladies stand,… Waiting for thairaindeir lords” (Pr 10). Finally, the king reached safely in the hands of Patrick Spence. “There lies ship guide Sir Patrick Spence, With the Scot lords at his side in his good conditions” (Pr 11 4-5).
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