After the Storm

After the Storm

Copyright 2010 Russell Leslie Howells

Boats fight for space

in the crowded estuary

And just as in the burbs

you have good neighbours

and bad

Some folk live aboard

but most don't

And those that don't

usually make up the

bad

Their boats left unattended

moorings unchecked

The slightest storm

or hint of bad weather

And their boats come adrift

crashing into others

Before running aground

or on the rocks that surround

And after they're rescued

settled safely away

Their owners don't even

bother

with a Thanks or G'day