because we have to

A calm sea awaits
blue skies and sun
Inviting and smiling and dancing around
The wind pushes north
through the straits
towards the clouds
The sun rests her head on the water around
By morning, our voices will sink with their shells
Her belly exposed
up towards the sun
Lays hindered and splintered and makes not a sound
Ahead of her bow
a doll chain takes form
Of women and children that someone adored
In a last dance, hand in hand, they float all around