THE LAND WIND

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XX, Issue 162, 28 June 1930, Page 9

THE LAND WIND

The west wind from tho land makes wavelets slash The land-side of tho long breakwater’s curve, Of concrete blocks demanding coi> stant cash To hold tho roaring front wherein they serve. But seaward, now, no breakers threaten harm : A vast and windy-rippled blue of calm. Extends, as though to Chile's very coast. The indoors craft that always pleased me most The sewing-machine’s wood cover, ought to do. With trav-cloth for a sail, to speed in through Those ripples, to Valdavia, or so, Where Anson braved the blizzards long ago. Secured, here, to tho wharf with massive springs. Three huge ropes at the bow (like Anson's wav Of anchoring) and sundry sticks and strings. Her anchor down, wire ropes aud modern things', Tho steel “Waihemo” checks the ocean's play; (From ( alifornia's coast where gold was gay) Five thousand tons she is, of strict design, (The German-built “Wairuna” more ornate) Her promenading cat. at words of mine Is friendly from across the fcndcred st reft: The wharf-ward jump' it thinks of, look* too great. I ask it not to risk Its precious neck: It walks awav across the cluttered deck All quiet at noon while spreading derricks wait ; Some days of <’ar”o vol to shift ->nd check. —It.HE.