To Thalassa & Aphrodite, in Gratitude

Across Thalassa deep and vast
by chance four ships out sailing passed;
from four ports berthed and harbored, they
but chanced to intersect one day.

With sails unfurled and courses set,
Each one corrected when they met
to common bearings, in assent
as common purpose had been lent.

And spiraling into this chance
four ships in circles deigned to dance
'till under common banner they
took common course and sailed away.

There borne upon Thalassa's hands
to hidden shores of fabled lands
Four travelers adrift in bliss,
their sails filled by her daughter's kiss.