The Mothball Fleet

Silently they sit,
battle scarred warriors,
tired, weary,
but not done.

Resting in the bay,
shrouded in fog,
quiet, silent,
waiting for the call.

They have been used,
not abused, but still,
in need of repair,
for the next war,
or battle,
they will be ready

Decks will be lined,
with men that seek...
to captain, to run,
them

They will give their all,
hold up to adversity..
struggle, protect,
those on them
those on shore.

Who are they and why?
Battleships, aircraft carriers,
Ships from wars before,
for wars to come.
Taken care of,
by the Navy,
by the people,
who serve them.

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