New World Explorers

They crossed broad, wild rivers together They did this almost daily Sterns bumping into one another His oars rowing, sedately She crisscrossed great lakes, loves deep waters. Their own, welfare forgot They anchored like New World Explorers Once, they'd disembarked. She held his hands taking those first few steps Then they Scuppered those old boats With their loaded bayonets Ready charged, beneath their underclothes … They fell upon each other, panting Breathless, you are my island I, I am now yours for the asking... And, then they kissed unbridled.