A Tugboat Named Mary

A tugboat named Mary
Was towing a barge.
The tugger was little;
The tuggee was large.

They glided on past
As the sun hit the river,
With engines a’chugging,
A load to deliver.

I marveled at Mary,
So cool and in charge,
Using all of her might
Just for hauling that barge.

It doesn’t much matter,
I’m sure you’ll agree,
If the strength and the stamina
Stem from a “she.”

Proud Mary is out there
To prove without fail
That for fortitude, one
Doesn’t have to be male!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Pettit Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 1:34 AM
It seems the genders of all boats and ships are female because the vast majority of the captains are male. Good writing here.
Campi Avatar
March 29, 2012 at 6:04 AM
Ohh wow!! I liked the last stanza here. Well, women are stronger than men. That is why you ladies have the babies. Thanks for your notes on my work. I reread and reread and sometimes still miss. Tke care, Jancarl
Anish Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 9:27 AM
I sold an article a while ago about"tugboats". I found your poem to be pleasent
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 1:31 AM
Boy, you said a mouthful! Proud Mary is a strong gal. I love this clever gem. Blessings, Rhonda
Dietrich Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 9:11 PM
awesome one on PROUD mary. Love that song and this poem on that name too. You are witty as ever. LUv, Andrea
Burch Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 3:16 PM
LOL!!!!! This is toooooo funny Ilene!!! Oh my, I do love this witty, creative piece...quite a chuckle you pulled from me...well done...big hugggss,love~deb
Kendrick Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Enjoyed reading this one..It had great rhythm, flow, and rhyme..I am glad that I chose it to read this morn..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
Collins Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 8:39 AM
very cute Ilene. Kathy
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