<p> Home</p> <p></p> <p> So heist the sails</p> <p> And cast her off</p> <p> We’re free </p> <p> As we can be</p> <p> Leave the mainland</p> <p> Far behind</p> <p> And head her</p> <p> Out to sea</p> <p> Forget the stragglers</p> <p> Let ’em stay</p> <p> Set the course</p> <p> In stone</p> <p> Do not waver</p> <p> Do not stray</p> <p> Steer her straight</p> <p> For home</p> <p></p> <p> — Steve Ewing, Edgartown Poet Laureate</p>
Home
So heist the sails
And cast her off
We’re free
As we can be
Leave the mainland
Far behind
And head her
Out to sea
Forget the stragglers
Let ’em stay
Set the course
In stone
Do not waver
Do not stray
Steer her straight
For home
— Steve Ewing, Edgartown Poet Laureate
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