Relics of the Blue
They boarded the mighty ship on a fateful trip
And waved to those ashore who craved a last goodbye,
The ship set sail without fail as champagne they did sip
The vessel's might was their delight, what could go awry?
They had it all, the sea was theirs they had no fears
They ate caviar from the bar and dined in grand style
Clinked their glasses with the lasses as they shouted 'cheers'
But soon they'd find that fate's unkind, and full of guile
They didn't think the ship could sink
With pomp and pride they took the ride
But mightier than it was the iceberg they hit
'Twas then they knew that out of the blue they'd be captives of the tide
With lifeboats few they got a clue
That Davy Jones would keep their bones,
In the sea, they would forever be, relics of the blue
And people wailed for the ship that failed, how mighty were its groans
10-26-2020
Copyright © Joseph May | Year Posted 2020
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