I have tried to present the parts of a ship in a creative way by composing a poem. It’s not a very good attempt but… anyway, It was fun! Do let me know if you like it! 🙂
Ahoy mates!
The wind is fresh and steady
Let’s get our sails at ready
The weathered keel goes under
And the masts up, in case you wonder
Ahoy mates, the sound of waves beckon!
The ocean slumbers underneath
But worry not; the freeboard’s clean and neat
Camp up in “la poupe” or the forecastle
The breakwaters will dare the swelling tides
So no need to hustle
Ahoy mates, beware as the ship heaves!
Check your vertical and fore & aft centers
As the ships’ stability rests on these lines
Keep all your decks and draught super fine
The ship should not go below its waterline
Ahoy mates, all hands on deck!
The ship’s sailing day and night
But which side is left and which right?
Looking towards the bow with the stern behind
You get your starboard to your right
And port side’s your left, just keep that in mind
Ahoy mates, the hills and plains are nowhere in sight!
The wind is fresh and steady
The new ones don’t need you
to get your sails at ready
But the waves are swelling
Let the anchors loose
Ahoy mates, its time to leave behind the teeming docks
And sail into the gallant sea
And sail into the gallant sea….
© 2020 Ashwini Nawathe, Kaleidoscope of My Life
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Thank you
Well written, Ashwini! Enjoyed it.
Thank you!! 🙂