By Alex Harrington
Upon the deck of Albatross, beneath a starlit sky,
We celebrate this Christmas Eve, as gentle waves pass by.
The moon’s soft glow, a lantern bright, reflects on waters deep,
While memories of home and hearth within our hearts we keep.
The sea, a vast and endless stretch, adorned with frosty spray,
Reminds us of the snowy nights we’ve spent so far away.
The rigging sings a carol sweet, the wind its joyful choir,
And in our cozy cabin small, we gather ’round the fire.
Our Christmas tree, a humble spruce, adorned with shells and light,
Stands proud upon the weathered deck, a beacon in the night.
We hang our hopes and dreams aloft, with baubles bright and true,
Each ornament a wish we’ve made, beneath the sky so blue.
The spirit of this sacred time, it travels o’er the sea,
It binds our hearts with love and joy, wherever we may be.
We share a feast of simple fare, with laughter, tales, and cheer,
For though we’re far from those we love, their spirits still are near.
We toast to friends and family, to those both far and near,
To every soul who sails with us, we raise a cup of cheer.
For Christmas, on this endless blue, is special, pure, and free,
A time to cherish all we have, upon this vast, wild sea.
So here’s to warmth and wonder, and to peace on earth’s wide span,
From Albatross and all her crew, to every child and man.
May winds be fair and hearts be full, with love that knows no end,
A sailor’s Christmas blessing, to you, our dearest friends.
— Alex Harrington