A Picture of a Dinghy

A Picture of a Dinghy

That rowboat, reflected in clear water,

empty, and tethered to the pier –

just the sight makes me happy.

It bobs there gently, I know,

a vessel waiting to be used –

perhaps by me, as in childhood.

So many memories! The cold beaches

of my island, the thrilling sea.

My little brother, Mum and me

and my stepfather, jovial kind boatman

who taught us to row ... later  

how to steer a motorised runabout.

And how to fish – lines trailing

over the sides, at anchor, or

stretching behind us as we trawled.

Little blue boat in the picture –

little wooden boat on blue water –

thank you for a sweet journey!

Written for Artistic Interpretations with Margaret at 'imaginary garden with real toads'.

Picture used with permission. Artist: Toril Fisher.