She was an unstoppable frigate,
Meandering her ways,
Through life’s obstacles,
Like some monstrous brigade.

Despite her rough edges,
She possessed a shining glow,
Like some uncut diamond,
Precious but it never shows.

And she sailed,
Taming the oceans,
And she climbed,
Dwarfing the mountains,
Facing every adversity,
With her sheer guile,
Yet always carrying,
Her wary smile.

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