She was swift
Fast on the high seas
Next to the rugged shore
Fast on the row
She knew how to take charge
Present, challenge, confront
Signs of strength
Up and down the coast she loved
No matter how many curves or journeys
She was light when there was dark
She was bright when there was calm

She came forth
He set aside
The steps not taken
The hair not brushed
The lip not bitten

She put up the flags
She claimed her ground
Stood tall, stood proud
Of the life's school
Learned defeat, he did
She smiled a span
It was the aged wood
It never sank
Only floated forever
Until twelve of second


© 2007 David Greg Harth
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