Safe Haven

Life on the ocean has long been romantasized as The ultimate expression of freedom And escape from land locked life A chance to explore, to re-invent This narrative has been locked deep within our DNA for centuries Starting with the stories of daring adventures setting off to discover new lands It has also given rise to the puzzling contradiction Of the modern day cruise industry Peddling the notion that a massive floating hotel That chugs between choreographed stops to buy local trinkets Will provide relieve from the predictability of daily life