SAILING ON THE BAY Just as the sun peeked o'er the hill, With life vest snug around my chest The morning breeze filled her sails; I turned her headsail thru the wind
A children's Poem
Edwin P. Cutler
1992
The wind came calling at my door
Before the break of day.
Rattled at my sleepy window,
Inviting me to play.
I hiked down to the quay
Where my little boat was waiting
To sail out on the bay.
And lunchbox stowed below,
I waved goodbye to all on shore
And let the dockline go.
Dashing waves splashed her bow.
We cut a wake across the bay,
Much like a farmer's plow.
To take the starboard tack,
Then laughing with the happy gulls
Wind and I came sailing back.