Tag Archives: below deck
“Come in Off the Rail”
It’s coming off the rail I come in off the rail Red line tied Eyes blinded by the white. Topsides down and sideways.
“Last Night”
The decks were so thirsty they held on to the hoses, And the horizon moved in on us with the moon. Sailing in zero visibility, no wind and flat seas. See you later Croatie, here comes Brindisi. To Malta and … Continue reading
“Varied Conversations”
Our topics of conversation on deck vary from the bottom condition, cargo, crew’s strength, Captain’s character, and the trim of vessel. We discuss the properties of that which make a good hose, and parallel a hose to a dog. A … Continue reading
“Wipe the Salt Off”
Wipe the salt off, wipe the salt off, wipe the salt off. Make a fresh bed for some more to lie. Wipe the salt off, Oh Man! Look at those dollar signs. Wipe the salt off.