PORT HOOD, CAPE BRETON poem

Port Hood, Cape Breton

Clouds are marauders
of darkness, snaring waves
through windy-driven whitecaps
as intrusions against the shoreline.

Returning from ocean’s turmoil,
a sleek fishing boat hoists
its catch, a 647 lb tuna;
lobster, mackerel, and codfish
awaiting their turn

families wrapped in cheers
crowd along the dock
sharing space with
prepared lobster traps.

Oh, for a chance to race
the wind in that “Lady Shelby”
boat and bring home
my very own bragging catch.

© Richard L. Provencher 2007

Published April 2009 Vol 3
Ottawa Arts Review
University of Ottawa
ISSN 1911-4931