(inspired by a Ralph Kerle photograph of the same name)

Spaghetti-coiled rope on silver-straight rail
A cataract heaven white-burning above
A chrysalis boom, fudge-drooping with sail
A bunting of hearts, gull yearning for love

Oh spirit and soul, oh blue water sleigh,
How footloose it feels, this afterdeck teak
I’m dreaming of wind to take me away
To merrily caw with seagull-red beak