On the Cruise

Instead of names, we're often called By where we do reside, So, "Hey, New York!" we're greeted with, A simple ID guide. Thus Texas, Fresno, Cleveland And Kentucky we have met And Arkansas and others We have not conversed with yet. A member of the crew, as well, Who helped us, with delight, We learned lives now in London But was from the Isle of Wight. So later, in the evening, While we watched a staged revue, I realized a performer Was a friendly face I knew. The singers mingled with the crowd At their performance end And thus I had a chance to chat With my new English friend. "Hey, Isle of Wight!" I sang out, "You were great up on that stage!" He beamed in recognition, Such a nice way to engage.