From Princess Cruise Line I received an e-mail,
They wanted to know why I like to sail.

Well, that is easy to say,
For me it is the only way.

To travel the globe and have fun,
Somewhere in the sun.

I always plan not to gain but loose,
On a short or extended cruise.

Of course that is not realistic,
But it does not make me pessimistic

On board I can use every day the gym,
And try to stay slim.

After I became a widow I met a widower and instead of tying the knot in 1999 on land
We planned the event on The Princess ship called The Grand,

We invited 61 guest
And Princess did the rest.

Our children lived across the globe,
And they answered our hope

That on a ship they would have time to get to know each other-
As sisters and brother.

We celebrated our fifth anniversary with 32 guest in 2004
On the same ship as before

And the tenth anniversary in 2009
Was just as terrific and fine

Again everyone dear,
Had a stateroom near.

We cruised Europe, Russia, The Orients, Alaska Panama and Bahamas on each other side
Before my beloved husband died.

Now I hope not to feel alone,
When I cruise for the first time alone,

I will soon be 60 days on the Pacific,
And expect it to be terrific,

To relax, explore, write and rest
While again experiencing the best.

Cruising for me I can say,
Has become the only way

To travel in comfort style and fun,
Across the globe in the sun

In the future I hope you will see
Me often on a Princess ship at sea.