Little boat
pushed from the dock
pushed from the dock
to find the way
high wind
and water
teeter-tauter
true and straight
she sails away
she sails rocking
sprayed and swaying
sails off
to find her way
a boldly forthright
hero’s fortnight
finally home
by Christmas day
with gentle rocking
safely docking
hands touch soul
the warm grasp locking
Home and warm on Christmas day
© C. Kaup - 12/20/96 (for Gaily)