arty things afloat

Passage Out the way Out the way OUT THE WAY! Three blue hoods trip, stumble To the other side The coils of rope Twist around ankles Feverish tension, just for a minute Holding their breath Waiting instruction Then calm, just the waves Her shoulders slacken, then.... Pull Pull PULL! Out of her daze She starts, eyes darting The BLUE one! She hauls Sliding easily Then jams. PULL! I can't!! Everyone cowers Captain cross Huffs, heaves But Can't Yes, it's bloody trapped Lodged , told you so. Then as we Daughter and Mum Enjoy the ride High on the side A full gallop Through rolling hills of the deep We are called down From horseback It's too dangerous If you go over We're all in trouble A moment of freedom The back in the fray Where limbs and ropes entwine Moods are low then high The sea is softer now Bodies slump, heads down I feel quite sick Anyone for toffee cake? Yes please , and coffee Children drowsy