Breaking Away Poem by Jay Hall

15 in a chug
breaking away.
From Mariel shoreline
towards the USA.

A rusty tin vessel
held together by rope.
Propelled by oar & wind
and buoyed by hope.

Ironically high
cruises 8 in a plane.
Headed to Havana
while sipping champaign.

A luxurious tube;
leather and latrine.
Seeking vacation
a once forbidden scene.

These two adventures
intersect in Gulfstream.
All parties chasing
a lifelong dream.

Will all find a grail
to quench their thirst?
Or will the harsh truths
cause bubbles to burst?