The Pleasure Boat

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The Pleasure Boat

Richard Henry Dana

 

            Come hoist the sail, the fast let go!

      They’re seated all aboard.

      Wave chases wave in easy flow:

      The bay is fair and broad. 

        

      The ripples lightly tap the boat.

      Loose!-Give her to the wind!

      She flies ahead:-They’re all afloat:

      The strand is far behind. 

       

      No danger reach so fair a crew!

      Thou goddess of the foam,

      I’ll pay thee ever worship due,

                                                    If thou wilt bring them home.  

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Published by Marty Luster

I'm Marty Luster, a retired attorney and politician. In 2010 my wife, mother-in-law, dog and I relocated from Central NY to Gloucester. I hope my photographs and poetry(?) reflect my love for this place and her people. My picture-poem posts can be seen at http://matchedpairs.wordpress.com and selected black and white images can be found at http://slicesoflifeimages.wordpress.com

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