[Rhodes22-list] New Member (with extras)

[KUHN, LELAND]

Joe C.

 

One more thing, either SAIL or Sailing magazine publishes poems.

 

Good luck!

 

Lee

 

 

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Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 8:18 AM
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Joe,

 

First of all, welcome to the party!  You won't regret your decision to
get a Rhodes.

 

Second of all, that's the best damn poem I've ever heard!  I had my
concerns when I thought about someone from Philly teaching English, but
I think you'll do okay.

 

By area colleges I hope you aren't talking Duke--my money was on Butler.

 

Enjoy!

 

Lee

1986 Rhodes22  AT EASE

Kent Island, MD

 

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[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Joe Camp

Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 8:00 AM

To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org

Subject: [Rhodes22-list] New Member (with extras)

 

 

Rhodes Community:

 

     I am in the process of having Stan recycle a boat for me.  In the
process of our communications, he suggested that I introduce myself to
you all and include a copy of a poem I wrote for him (yeah...a poem).

 

     Currently, I am a cop near Philadelphia, retiring in July. My wife
and I will move to the Greensboro NC area, where I will be teaching
English at several area colleges. I'll be putting the boat in on John
Kerr Lake, north of Greensboro at the end of July / beginning of August.
In the process of investigating the Rhodes 22 and communicating with
Stan, I became (theoretically) acquainted with the boat's qualities.
Being a writer (in addition to the cop and professor gigs) I felt a
compulsion to do something that addressed the more esoteric elements the
Rhodes offered to its owners.

 

     I sent the poem to Stan, and he suggested that I post it here in
order to get your collective feedback.  Since, as he said, this is your
"baby," you may have some comments (or even suggestions) about the
piece.  And, as I will be making additions and adjustments to the boat,
as my will and needs dictate, I would appreciate your informed opinions
on these technical matters as well, when these times arrive.

 

     So, here is the poem (below).  I look forward to comments of any
color, and to a long (semi) retired span of years sailing this boat,
getting to know its many benefits and establishing myself as one of this
group's dedicated members.  Thanks.

 

Joe Camp

 

     Wasp 

(for Stan Spitzer) 

                                                JJ Camp 

Flying-almost 

silent approach never 

expected; overtaken 

skipper's awe 

obvious in the wake. 

Elegant sloop quietly 

glides past  

to starboard. 

Effortless 

essay: full genoa 

never luffs, despite elusive 

wind's teasing kiss. 

Sturdy twenty-two 

sails a reach, water 

rides-rises at her 

bow cuts like a knife. 

Errant tell-tail nearly still 

day, windless noon 

paints every spar 

straight at the sun; no 

boat heels-but one: 

  

The Wasp tacks 

away-main 

already tight- 

on a new heading.
February, 2010 

 

 

 

      

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