On the brow or stern

Always easy to discern

But which is left and right

Confusing terms take might



Remembering the sides ...

When you're caught in the tide

Remembering the sails ...

When tipping in the gale



Remembering how to MayDay

When the conditions have their say

Using the lips, tongue and voice ...

When you have no other choice ...



- Tristram



(c) Christopher W. Thomas

2:40pm Friday, Oct. 30th, 1998