Ode to a Sailor

by Pam

It’s Valentine’s Day

and my sailor's away.

On, Cupid! On, Donner and ...
er ... oops, wrong red holiday.
I’m just not myself
when my sailor’s away.
But don’t pity me,
for I wouldn’t have it
any other way.

Road trips and regattas,
not chocolates and flowers.

While most women are being adored,

I'll be checking the computer
to see how he scored.

Good news or bad,

either way is okay.

So long as he calls

at the end of the day.

I simply wouldn’t have it
any other way!

Happy Valentine’s Day!