water

whirling down the drain.
skinning shins and words to maim.
let go of the bone.

to read the tea leaves.
to see a journey through time.
for better or worse.

bright copper penny.
shall i bend to pick you up?
pennies for my thoughts.

the creaking ship’s bowels.
the buffeting rasping waves.
the calming dark storm.

the melodies bright.
a quiet stream of soft notes.
ride down the danube.

the salty sea sprays
whipping like a sharp wet towel.
sail on son, sail on.