My Grandfather, the Sailor
Remember how the harvest moon rose over the trees
Its yellow light brightening the wave’s tips to white
Remember how the clouds dipped behind the hill
In the special spot where the sun rises and
Illuminates the world
Remember how the city glowed in the distance
How Grandma picked out planes in reach
Of conversation
Remember how the embers burned like the jewels of fireflies
Pulsing to the steady heartbeat of Summer
Remember your sister pointing out the Big Dipper
How you stood on your tiptoes to lean over
The edge of the world
Remember that he is with you
Even across the ocean
His soul resides in all current of experience,
Pacific to Atlantic
Remember the body is simply a vessel
Like a boat that will always
Find its way home
Ally Godsil is a writer and artist from the NJ/NYC area. She has a passion for politics, cats, and books. She is the current Editor in Chief of MIM magazine and is persistently involved in her community on a local level.