Next up for this year’s Granary Gallery show is…
Derby’s Wake – 16 x 20
Part of what makes October special
on Martha’s Vineyard
is the Derby.
Fishermen from all over the world
come to test their mettle
against each other
and the sea.
When the weather blows in stormy
as it did last year
and Nor’ easters backed up
one after the other
it was really exciting…
to grab a couple cups of chowder
at Larsen’s and drive up to the beach.
From that vantage you could
see the bravest amongst those shore rod and reelers
fighting the waves and wind
and feel all cozy and safe and warm
as you rooted for them to beat the odds.
On our last night on the island
we drove to Menemsha to say goodbye
and no one was home
we were the only ones in the parking lot
and this boat was the sole vessel afloat.
Turns out we were there at the exact moment
when all those fishermen were at the other end of the island
celebrating the victorious among them
at the awards ceremony.
So this is literally…
In the Derby’s Wake.