if not a schooner
a ketch
Technically, a ketch rather than a schooner.
the Angelique a beautiful ketch
at anchor nearby
rust-colored sails
quite distinctive
yes, ketch that
everyone else went ashore in the yawl
to the boat school etc.
Brooklin
just me and the crew left aboard
someone in a white sweatshirt
jumping rope on the dock
the sound of the slapping rope
across the water
caught my attention
finally wearing my new hoodie
with its kangaroo pocket
learned that phrase yesterday
Joe bought the E.B. White democracy book while ashore
after hearing us discuss the author
(the son became a famed boat builder)
boat school temp tattoos stamped
on other passengers, crew
we’re leaving the Angelique at anchor
Jnana's Red Barn 