Muscles ripple.Wind blows.
The child stares.
A mother cradles, wondering what this is going to cost
and in what way.

The boat ride is wonderful on the dark blue waters
of the French Riviera.
Though dressed at their best,
the mother and child living up to expectations
proves costly, as does this holiday.

It will be worth it, for the child’s memories.
So long as her child is content,
that is enough.