
The captain appears—cap tilted.
She winks, “Right foot first, officer.”
She salutes, then toasts you with champagne.
Flag etiquette? Technically correct.
You stamp her papers, wave off the tax.
You sail on, a little drowsy, cheeks warm.










The captain appears—cap tilted.
She winks, “Right foot first, officer.”
She salutes, then toasts you with champagne.
Flag etiquette? Technically correct.
You stamp her papers, wave off the tax.
You sail on, a little drowsy, cheeks warm.