A Ship`s Death

Becalm on a mirrored ocean

it`s working days have ceased

sliding slowing into the depths

sent to the grave by Neptune`s priest

It`s stern still raised to the sky

such a worthy fisherman`s friend

along with its tall straight mast

its defiant and proud to the end 

all the rigging can clearly be seen

against the backdrop of the sky

aerial, wheelhouse and railings

visible to the naked eye

the death of the hard worked ship

proves to be a sad day for all

seen sinking down into the depths

leaves memories that one can recall

® Lissie Bull 2015

Imaged titled "Shipwreck" taken by MikkoLagerstedt and found on DeviantArt