The Captains and the Children
The Angry Maiden and The Sea Dolphin
Each Master wet with stinging spray
raced playfully, crew laughing
through the storms wild disarray.
Breath catching moments, and gasps
of exhilaration release in mighty roars
Cooks man the dingy, one child in each
protective guardians holding oars.
Too soon the storm wanes, ending it all
in calm waters bob two vessels near.
Calling to one another ropes sail out
and men slide ship to ship without fear.
The Captains and children meet on the Maiden,
at anchor, the family united for the evening meal.
A Fragile Mother, Father, and two children
a family of Pirates, hostile but genteel.