Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Boatman

BOATMAN


I'm just a humble soul waiting on the shore. 

The boatman's not coming, not today, nor anytime soon. 

I may stay here a spell, no more, no less than an hour or so. 

The boatman knows. 
He has heard I still have unfinished business on the isle.









© Breyel, Timm. “Boatman.” All rights reserved.

 


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