Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Ferryboat Names

“Lunchbox” just went sailing by
With “Cyclone Shark” behind.
There’s also “Seas the Day” and more
With river puns in mind.

The ferryboats that pass each day
All proudly sport a name,
Some student contest winners,
Guaranteeing some acclaim.

Though most are not creative, 
Like “Connector,” I confess
I much prefer that to the flat-out lie – 
“Friendship Express.”

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Caren Krutsinger November 3, 2020 at 5:09 AM And if you had a boat, my friend, what name would you give it?

Emilia James October 22, 2020 at 2:02 PM Next time I see boats will take more notice of the names. Enjoyed your poem made me smile thank you, Emilia : )

Anne-Lise Andresen October 22, 2020 at 2:56 AM - "Fedjefjord" sailing by my window several times a day ... I live by the sea and look at the boats every day - This year (because of Corona ... almost no tourist ships) - Would be nice with a "Friendship Express", Ilene :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Rico Leffanta October 21, 2020 at 1:37 PM Another life event well caught! Keep them coming! Aloha! Rico

John Watt October 20, 2020 at 4:32 PM You have mentioned some fun ones, I think I like Seas the Day best. I've always enjoyed the boat named "Buoyoncé". Good one!

Sam Kauffman October 20, 2020 at 3:34 PM Grew up riding ferryboats with names like "Rhodendron," "Chinook," "Sealth" and "Hyak." The "Kalakala" was my favorite! Thanks for bringing back such wonderful memories of these fleet phantoms of the Sound.

Jan Allison October 20, 2020 at 2:05 PM what charming names for the boats, our ferry is 'the sea cat' and the Ben My Chree. I prefer to call them 'the vomit comet':-0 hugs jan xx Emilia James October 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM lol vomit comet : ) John Watt October 20, 2020 at 4:33 PM ha!