Yarn from an Old Hand

LA Lorena reminded me of an oldie but moldie...

A wind cold and bitter blows in from the west
and stirs up old storms in you.  May we suggest
one cure for the lonely most highly regard -
a tour of the local relation-shipyard.

Our newer relation-ships being built daily
can catch the wind nicely, their sails snapping gaily.
But others we've built have met rougher sailing;
our flagship line shows up a few of our failings.

The first liner christened, the R.S. Obsession,
sank during a storm in the Sea of Depression.
The Intimate's hull you'll see later today
aground on the shoals of Old Fantasy Bay.

The pilot of Dreamboat just plain lost his sense;
ran full speed ahead through the Reef of Defense.
Only one came back whole, the relation-ship Reason;
she's in dry-dock now after only one season.

We're taking the trouble to change her design
and model her after our new Friendship line.
Our new Friendships are (if you'll pardon the gloating)
the match of any relation-ship floating.

We've shaken her down and worked her way up
to running through trials for the Real Lover's Cup.
Though she'll take on a gale yet be pushed by a breeze,
we're not really sure how she'll handle those seas.

Whatever the outcome, we'll learn even more
and strive to build better than ever before.
Cleaner, more streamlined, a true thoroughbred;
let form follow function, with no figurehead.

The storms are subsiding, the wind's dying down;
you're welcome whenever you're this side of town.
And what's more, you're welcome whenever you're ready
to work on this Friendship we've started already.

(c)1985 Joel M Frye

Reviews

[Ruth]

Beautifully suggested, the point, well, the build up to where it reaches its pinnacle is awe inspiring! xx

[Judy Ponceby]

Most excellent, Joel. :) A fine year for poetry and graduating high school :) This is very clever. :)

[LA Lorena]

I like it Joel! Great concept, well executed!

[FJ Davis]

Kinda sneaks up on ya--in the most charming manner. Clever word usage; creative introduction of concepts. What's not to like?
I notice, even back in '85, Joel M. Frye was no poetic slouch.
What other gems do you have stashed away, Mr. Frye?

[ju]

Hey, like it.

[Audrey Howitt]

So very clever, but still packs lots of layers. Love it!

[Lily Mae]

This great Joel and very clever..I love it..x