For they conquer who believe they can. – John Dryden
Chapter Three: It’s A Serious Sea Out There
He had no idea
there was such a big world
and all of it was wet.
Blue every every every every
sky water sea boat puppy
blue blue blue
all blue.
He was in a pool
relaxing atop a floating friend
Freddie Fer de Lance
from France.
He was adrift
and he was dreaming.
Next time
there wouldn’t be a next time
he would pack more food
more water to drink,
more underwear.
The next time
somebody told him
be prepared,
he still wouldn’t listen
but he’d darn sure prepare.
So calm.
Nothing to do but think
which means he was busy all the time.
Every minute felt important,
even to someone lost nowhere
who didn’t want to be there.
Floating, floating floating
finally on his way.
