Christmas On Board (For all afloat this day And for those who dream to be) Christmas on board The memory most sweet Trawler is home Rode our only tether What else could you want? Parade decorations The boat, the Mate and I Dress the bright work Glowing ropes of red and white Counting the amps Yes, ration the galley Seasons sacrifice Crown the arch, special this year Fly-bridge radio filling the air Silent Night, Home for Christmas Bell the pulpit, seasons hail On watch, Dutch or Scottie or Spot or Cowboy Eyes transfixed, tail a wag In obvious delight Now down to the dock all Appraising the job, sharing Neighbors congregate to oohh and to ahhh For transformation ours and for theirs The docks aglow Pass another mug all hot and steamy Generators tested, how's that load? La Posada, Parade of Lights, St. Nick's Run Latitudes north and south Boats and cruisers, hot drinks and good cheer Dink in to docks to return With toys for tots The chill of the night and The glow of the boats All of a family Our parade Our special bond We share at home, Afloat on Christmas Day And TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT Stephen Offutt M/Y Dutch Master, Heritage East 40 Lying Chattanooga, TN on the Tennessee