They have faithfully guarded, day and night.

Watching for ships or a seagull in flight.

Quiet and pensive are these three.

Weathered by storms, sand and sea.

But, now they are gone! We don't know where.

Perhaps they've retired to be without a care.

Maybe they are on an extended leave.

And will return some day to watch the dolphins at play.

Or be here for the egg toss on Easter Day.