The Mermaid Divers of Japan
he sits in the boat
like he has for years,
armed with a little less stamina
and a little less fat
because he knows
this is a woman't game,
and his role a
as a loyal husband
is to wait.
Art by Sandra Moreano and Words by Courtney Hanes
This poem is based on a story from the CBS Sunday Morning about the Ama Divers of Japan. One particular woman diver highlighted was an 80 year-old grandmother. What a beautiful story of stamina and tradition. It definitely makes me want to learn more.
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