Poem Inspired by an N.C. Wyeth Painting, 2/5/15

N.C. Wyeth, "Herring Gut, 1932" oil on canvas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In this world

is loneliness

and love. The two

exist together.

What we fill

our lifeboats with

is up to us.