Faces last seen a year ago

Hands out reaching

The quick vigorous shake

Smiling words of welcome

 

The year's news exchanged

Followed by words of advice

The boat was soon in the water

Equiped for a week's stay

 

Faces full of expectations

A new face lifted in wonder

Arms raised for good luck

They answered the other shore's call

 

A week flew by in moments

The boat's crew returned

The north had shown her splendor

Had she been bountiful?

 

Faces made more tired

By thoughts of city life

Truck doors closed

On faces for another year