Nothing better than a sail
rides the waves and sky
cutting through the water
correcting all the time.
Tower waiting patiently
destination near
bowing to it briefly
waves right in the ear.
As we went to
Martha's Vineyard
my dad, my wife
and me.
It was a brilliant windy day
we saw the ships sailing
although I overstate a bit
we did the ferry scene.
Mother passed some years before
dad living now alone
we flew up from Virginia
was good to return home.
So many misadventures
and yet accomplished this
married a good woman
lovely, intelligent.
Off we went to Martha's place
my father looked at me
perhaps a little envious
or just feeling happy.
Taking photos of the sails
as they flew around
lighthouse in the distance
aware of us somehow.
I knew that I could do it
raised the kids repaired
in my early fifties
solved all the problems then.
And here now decades later
life's journey full of bends
Dad has joined my mother
lights out in the West End.
Living in the country
with someone who is kind
reminds me that the
best found coin
shines in a loving eye.
Looking for a little boat
travels in the van
single sail and rudder
too
the lake nearby
waiting.
No lighthouse just some hiking trails
although we can't walk far
still the waves will carry us
out to the isle sandbar.
I know will make her happy
I'm ordering it today
it will delight the family
this memory will play.
Nonie collects small lighthouses
they're all around the house!
I noted them on our first date
"this way your journey scout".
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