From the Bathsheba Sonnets
Bathsheba, beauty of the Bible
Reminds us of another fable
Atlantis, once on legends fed
A sunken city, living or dead.
The names inspire strong affection
Atlantis Hotel, bay house possession—
Culdoon, Dan, Syd Marie
Survey the shimmering sands and sea.
Salubrious air, a health resort
Drew visitors from way up north
In days of old, by luxury ship.
But now it’s jumbo jets that skip
The finer points and pack them in
For music, jet skis, rum and gin.