Along The Oblong Of My Pacific Song Poem by John Sensele

Along the way as we gained strength
That steeped our nerves and resolve
We vowed to saunter the entire length
As from the innocent blame we did absolve.

Along the way as we improved techniques
That focused the locus of our vision
We innovated and renovated tweaks
Until willpower nullified derision and seeds of division.

Along the way as we widened the span
Scope and depth covered by our research
We clarified the remit of the plan
To ratify strategies that left no urchins in the lurch.

Along the way as detractors strove to scram
In the face of sustained firepower
Hearts of gold determined to harm
No foe whose machinations did cower.