On June 15th, 1910
Captain Scott's Terra Nova set sail
although he was not on board at the time.
Cheering crowds and Union Jacks filled the air
as it slowly drifted out to sea
unaware of ultimate despair
tugs minute by its side
with her mighty sails at half mast
in weather so different from the blizzards
that would cause such pain and death.
"I may be some time," as Captain Oates famously stated.
Yes, it sailed off with great hope
but, alas, the journey was not as planned
leading to a white tomb in a far land.
Captain Scott's Terra Nova set sail
although he was not on board at the time.
Cheering crowds and Union Jacks filled the air
as it slowly drifted out to sea
unaware of ultimate despair
tugs minute by its side
with her mighty sails at half mast
in weather so different from the blizzards
that would cause such pain and death.
"I may be some time," as Captain Oates famously stated.
Yes, it sailed off with great hope
but, alas, the journey was not as planned
leading to a white tomb in a far land.
