Petersburg – Where ships still go to sea

We awake at first light
to an ebbing tide
and a ginger sun
dancing on a rippled sea

Near a great glacier
and great river
This is a is place
where ships still go to sea

Captains gather
to discuss the days catch
and ponder
tomorrow’s promise

The town’s spirit
is reflected in the vessel names
Aleutian Dawn, Desire
and Island Dream

We say our goodbyes
and cast our lines
for Petersburg is a place
where ships still go to sea