Tide’s Not On Our Side

Things at times are Not in our control We plan it one way What happens is different. A sizeable group of Adults and children We went on a boat For a birthday celebration. Thru a narrow channel Of crystal clear water We went under a bridge To snorkel, swim and enjoy. Tour went well with Beauty packed around A friendly manatee* Provided a delightful show. On our way back High tide picked up The canopy of the boat Turned too high for the bridge. We were thus stuck For hours together Waiting for small boats To pick us up to get back. The boat and its captain Were held up for the day Waiting for the tide To clear and get low. *Manatees are gentle sea mammals native to warm waters of shallow rivers and springs. Manatees are also known as “sea cows”. The episode occurred in Florida.