Three Men Tub

Those three set out to see the world
And to have a great adventure.
So many ports through Ike's mind whirled
Where they might find fun and pleasure.
Ed plots up more practical plans
To fit all he can on budget.
But Samuel thinks of the clans
And how the others will judge it.

They have but that single vessel
That together they all must share.
At the helm, they argue and wrestle
To chose how and where they will fare.
"Let's follow the sparkle," says Ike,
"And go wherever it may lead."
"Ahead," says Ed, "are rocks we'll strike
If no caution we chose to heed."

Samuel scans around for land
And signs of civilzation.
"We could help more to lend a hand
And gain others' admiration.
We will enjoy ourselves onshore
With people to join our pursuit.
Let sparkles and rocks wait some more
And let's enhance our fine repute."

"What fun is that?" Ike does protest,
"We came out here to romp and play!"
"The fun," says Ed, "is in the zest
To do any task our own way.
We can frolic to our content
When we perceive the pleasure track.
Enjoy what is in your present
And the fun will always come back."

"So life's a game we daily play?"
Ike ponders so very lightly.
"We are a team, and so are they,"
He concludes with smile grown brightly.
"Yes, OK," Samuel agrees,
"If that will put us into gear.
Let's get out there now, if you please,
And give them a reason to cheer."

With all their hands on the wheel,
They resume the journey again.
For the moment, they have a deal
On how to guide their common brain.
Each with reasons, 'though not the same;
Ike, for fun in competing fight,
Ed, for strategy in the game,
Samuel, to do what is Right.