~ Ships That Don't Come In ~ Poem by Steve A. Politte

She had his lunch all ready -
as he scampered out the door,
he kissed her on the forehead -
this woman he adored.

He headed for the harbor -
amidst the thickened fog,
"The ship must go out, " he thought -
despite the fearsome smog.

The crewmen were all waiting -
to set out to the sea,
just like any other day -
any weather it could be.

To all of them, he greeted -
the anchor pulled up tight,
and out to sea they ventured -
without sunshine for their light.

the ship sailed fast and mighty -
as the wind began to blow,
but no one was really worried -
they still had a ways to go.

The sky began to darken -
like night time it became,
lighting started flashing -
the captain did not refrain.

He called for full speed engine -
as the mighty thunder roared,
but all were on the deck -
this storm, never seen before.

The rain came down like a waterfall -
and the wind at gale force speed,
The ship took on much water -
too much for them to heed.

The captain stood tall and sturdy -
but knew that in the end,
if the gale storm continued -
there were no options to contend.

She stood by the kitchen door -
the children at her side,
thinking about her Captain -
while looking towards the sky.

No storm like this she'd seen -
and certain it would not end,
knowing in her hurting heart -
the danger that the storm could send.

She gathered all the children close -
and together, all said a prayer,
asking God to stop this storm -
this reality, turning into a nightmare.

And then all to suddenly -
there was no thunder nor no wind,
that's when, in her heart she knew,
that she had become a victim of -
ships that don't come in!

But God does hear prayers
and He controls the storms
This captain and his crew
did not succumb to any harm.

The front door came open
And there stood her man
His ship did come in
and would certainly go out again!


Steve A. Politte
copyright 2007

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