The Derby
Fickle flock fled far
Beaches beckon bare
Locals liberate
Balmy breezes blare
Boats becalm before
Solar silence sates
Fated fish fend free
Anxious angler awaits
Harbor hut hues hope
Seashore surf sublime
Rods refreshly real
Down to derby time!
— Rachel Alpert
Rachel Alpert is a retired lawyer living in Edgartown, where she enjoys writing poetry, gardening, and kayaking.