Some Dutch ships sailed into port last week.
When we climbed aboard, we smiled
and knew this would be the perfect adventure.
The seas were gently rolling
to and fro from here
a quiet invitation-
Come look and find what’s near-
Come sailing on our waters
and discover things out deep-
come see the place where dolphins play,
where humpback whales sleep.
Come floating on the darkest blue
and watch the straight horizon-
for there you’ll see a water spout
as whales begin their rising.
Come navigate the bumps and planes
the moving surface offers-
come glide atop as strong winds blow-
head back; escaping laughter.
Come dip your hands in fresh, cool trails
‘aside the wooden port-
white foaming water trickling through
and splashing up on board.
Come rig the sails and watch them bloom
as sleeves are filled with air.
Stay on tack once land is seen-
the wind will take you there.
And when you disembark,
feet firmly on the shore,
you'll tell of your adventures
and know there’ll soon be more.
