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The Other Side Of The Bay - Judith Anne Finetti
Back on the other side of the bay where she belongs
The Dieu Te Garde sits high up on the beach
Living up to the meaning of her name
God really did look after her
After ten days firm on the rocks next to Amarreurs Pier
She suffered the lashing of gale force winds and spray
But did not falter
And those of us who sat in our cosy cars watching a part of the
Epic battle to re-float her for two days felt very humble
For this is the life of our brave Guernsey fishermen
Year after year to bring the fish and shellfish to our tables
It was like The Perfect Storm to watch
The two small figures in the dinghy risking being dashed on the rocks
The two figures on the pier itself facing the wrath of the huge waves
Each one of them risked their lives
And finally at 4.30 in the morning they succeeded
And she was back on her side of the bay, safe and sound
And still the fishermen and friends assessing the damage
Did not lose their sense of humour
When asked which one was the skipper they replied
“Depends if you are buying or selling”
Judith Anne Finetti
