Bird Island

BIRD ISLAND

The town of Windermere, among the lakes, is surrounded by sand bottom lakes
[and country clubs]. Lake Butler (the largest) is on the west, and Lake Down is
on the east. --Windermere, FL Website

I’m sailing West. The small canal to Lake
Butler is off the starboard bow. The bright
Sun rules the cloudless sky. The blue sails shake--
Impatient for the long awaited sight!
Each Independence Day they come to Bird
Island to party and display their riches.
The beach is over crowded with a herd
Of yachts. The captains have all found their niches.
I am the only Pirate with the only
Sailboat approaching slowly. Children are
Asking, "Is that a Pirate, Dad?" The lowly
Sailor is greeted like a superstar.
They cherish excellent ability
And are impressed by creativity.