No Yacht For Me

Of all the things I haven’t got
The one I wouldn’t want’s a yacht,
For though most folks would be impressed,
I’d always have to look my best.

The details would just overwhelm – 
The crew, the fuel, who’s at the helm;
The food, décor and where to sail,
All planned on a most lavish scale.

Decisions made to scratch each itch,
A consequence of being rich.
I do love water close at hand,
But from my viewpoint on the land.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
June 18, 2022 at 7:42 PM
I love it that you are not a persnickety persnick.
Johnson Avatar
June 9, 2022 at 4:05 PM
Some people are just the opposite, they love boats, just not the water. :/ OO
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2022 at 8:44 PM
Strange, I've never wanted a yacht either -- or a pet alligator. ~ Wolf, the Weirdo
Leffanta Avatar
June 3, 2022 at 10:38 AM
All property attract barnacles and it costs to fend them off! Visit a yacht harbour and count your savings! Enjoyed, Ilene! Aloha!
Rigoler Avatar
June 2, 2022 at 8:15 PM
I'm with you, Ilene, especially with the last line of your poem! Good one. / Maurice
Watt Avatar
June 2, 2022 at 5:52 PM
i agree! i do love the water though... great write
Rodrigues Avatar
June 2, 2022 at 4:23 PM
You always write a good one! Love it!
Hankins Avatar
June 2, 2022 at 12:46 PM
I'm with you, Ilene. I do love a cruise every few years, but a yacht...well, no. It just seems so ostentatious to me. Okay, maybe I'm envious...not! I really wouldn't want one. My son has a cabin cruiser for awhile but sold it. They are too darned expensive to maintain, slip, and enjoy!
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