It rests within the harbor mud,
Away from all the ocean flood.
A heavy iron, rusted deep,
Where all the sleepy fishes creep.
It holds the ship against the tide,
With nowhere left to run or hide.
A symbol of a steady mind,
That leaves the restless waves behind.
Pertry is an award-winning poet and author based in the Pacific Northwest. Her work focuses on the intersection of nature, memory, and human emotion. Emily is an award-winning poet and author based in the Pacific...