out at sea

a missing vessel -

tigers, monkeys, and birds,

all for gold ?

tangled in the lair,

tattered and scratching each other,

both babies

taking refuge alone,                 

together

breathing painful

warmth – the door

always shutting

repetitive boot noises close in,

moving closer to each

other only

to know absolutely nothing.

unreeling chains and the boat jerks,

forgiving the thieves, questioning the wolves and

the cable guy

PS - alot of bad breath out there