The Mighty Oarsman

The great ones often see themselves in a light
dimmer than the glow bestowed by others.

She saw herself a solid but simple oarsman
yet they called her Captain. Teach us how to sail, they asked.
No, she replied, but we all set sail at dawn’s light, Tuesday.
She showed them how to plot their own course;
how to read the waters and the stars;
how to navigate the darkness avoiding common perils;
how to steer clear of oft-traveled channels;
how to brave fearful storms and survive deadly calms.

She was a mighty oarsman and they called her Captain.
She taught them how to sail and they learned to love the sea.


SG