They set sail with purpose
and rescuers’ pride,
“Onward, onward!”
the Captain cried.
Though ship was war-battered
with holes in its side,
“Onward, onward!”
the Captain cried.
While taking on water
the stranded he spied,
“Onward, onward!”
the Captain cried.
Though mission was noble
the sailors still died,
“Reckless, reckless!”
their families cried.
