Dolphins

Some years back we went on vacation
That had much that went wrong.
Food, lodging, location, additional guests,
Activities, illness. It was a mess.

Our family went out, in two groups,
With Scarlet and her motorboat,
To try to spot the dolphins.

“I do believe in dolphins!” she cried,
And we loved her for her enthusiasm.

Then we were out on the water,
And the dolphins came, without any feeding,
Happy to be near the boat of their friend.

A larger ship sailed next to us, and
Dolphins leaped in front of the prow,
Again and again, playing.

On a vacation where much went wrong,
This was very right.