Author Archives: Stevie
24/7 Buzz
Late evening Lights dimmed ship-wide Passageways from bright white to red glow Soft yellow lights in the hangar bays deceptively hide the din of precision activity But, look more closely … Continue reading 24/7 Buzz
POSTED Somber Reminder
On every ship At each mess An unused solitary place setting Mound of salt Lemon wedge A single rose in a vase An inverted glass An empty chair Remembering those … Continue reading Somber Reminder
Replenishment
One day out of Pearl We slow to thirteen knots Along our starboard (right) side, The USNS Rainier replenishment ship approaches Slowly coming almost bow to bow with us Both … Continue reading Replenishment