BENEATH THE SURFACE (for Marko Ramius)

"A war at sea"
and deep within me.
Heavy is the heart
of the refugee.

A heep with a hull
as dark as its purpose.
Its power unparalleled
Its presence unknown
Its enemies unaware
Its crew undaunted
Its captain uneasy

Heavy is the heart
of this refugee,
racing to set
his conscience free.

(based on The Hunt for Red October)