Passing Ships
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Passing Ships
In a bygone era;
The canvas masts hailed
As ships sailed,
Around the world.
(Like a bridge spanning
Mainland to island;
Or a Roman aqueduct
Transporting water.)
Passing each other:
Exploring,
Expanding knowledge,
And trading in commerce.
Their legacy in history
Gleams magnificence,
Of wooden vessels,
At anchor or on open water.
Conquering, settling, enslaving.
In ports of countries
They docked; unloaded and lade.
Rat infested, carrying diseases.
Copyright © Dennis Spilchuk | Year Posted 2021
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