Passing ships on waters still
\nSend waves to one another
\nPerfect in form and speed until
\nThey hit upon the other
\nThe other ship they move and bob
\nDepending on the size
\nOf the boat, the wave and other
\nThe extent we realize.
\nBe not afraid to sail the seas
\nNo matter the storms before
\nBe a sailor brave, ride the waves
\nDon’t die a watcher on the shore…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Passing ships on waters still Send waves to one another Perfect in form and speed until They hit upon the other The other ship they move and bob Depending on the size Of the boat, the wave and other The extent we realize. 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