Captain My Captain Fair Maiden

Try as I do, I could not fit this poem into a haiku. It was inspired by the two words in today's daily haiku prompt.

Captain My Captain Fair Maiden 

when the sea turns rough

enduring wave upon wave, a boat 

bouyed, outfitted with strength

built by the one who knows the sea;

a sailor with years upon the water

knows the wood, canvas, and ropes

carving and fitting every joint

a journeyman, a carpenter,

seadog of old

cristened lady, a seaworthy ship

she sailed fair weather or froth 

captain my captain fair maiden 

PJFarr

2026

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