Character

This poem becomes more relevant by the day, unfortunately. Penned in December of 2016, may Character inspire reflection, from now through November and on.

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The shuffling line from dock to deck
Turns up the plank to ticket check.
Those early on the rails above
Wave wanly down to ones they love;
A long look down to ones they love.

Mark the ship, her lines and seams,
A welding of designers dreams
And builders craftbut is she true?
Or will she break against the blue?
How will she fare...