Figureheads

Statesman.  Maiden.  Chief.

Hair blowing back
To meet the crest of blue water.

Leaning forward
Head lifted high
Proud to greet the tempest.

Eyes looking to home
To see the sun
The north star

Statesman
He is marching to war
Speaking disarm to nations

Maiden
Her gaze angelic
Drowned while searching

Chief
His knife unsheathed
Running to meet the old world.

Losing foothold in the escape.

Peabody Essex Museum
Salem, MA
3:05pm
22 June 2009