A Sliver of Life

A Sliver of Life.

Cold sun shines on calm sea in the bay,
looks like a silk scarf flung carelessly
aside by an intemperate woman.

A ship has anchored, waits for pilot to
take her into port, but not before
tomorrow, the harbour authority says.

The crew objects, the voyage has been
long and rough, a ferry boat is arrange,
clean shirt and jeans.

The master and some his officers play
low -stake poker, he always wins and
is a contented man