In a yard by the wharf so wide,
A yeoman stood by his winch with pride,
He watched the boats as they came and went,
And saw the waves with their constant descent.

He used his winch to pull the wire,
And keep the boats safe from the mire,
He'd wake up early every day,
And make sure the boats were all okay.

Sometimes the boats would yaw and turn,
But the yeoman never seemed to burn,
He'd always keep a watchful eye,
And make sure the boats wouldn't die.

So if you're ever by the sea,
And you see a yeoman like he,
Remember all the work he's done,
To keep the boats safe, one by one.

Reflections

1. Who is the main character in the story and what does he do?
2. What is a wharf and why are boats important to it?
3. How does the yeoman use his winch and wire to keep the boats safe?
4. Why is it important to have someone like the yeoman watching over the boats?
5. Have you ever been to a wharf or seen boats being loaded and unloaded? What did you observe?