Privateer

By the time we get to the water
you’ll be speaking in minor keys
voice swimming
against the current.

There’s a chance
the rocks won’t break what’s left
of your body, but only if
you see the lighthouse.
Are those friendly lanterns up ahead?

I overheard them talking
between lookouts
they blame your outdated map
and calcified armor.

When there’s enough daylight like this
I can spot the corsairs coming
so far off.