I hear it like a heartbeat 
The chug of hope and more 
The diesel boat is coming 
It’s nearing at my door 

Quick! Get out and listen 
Have I been misled?
Is it a similar engine 
Of a passing boat instead?

Sometimes it is and sigh I do
As I go back inside
And keep my ears peeled in hope
That the coal boat’s not far behind

I hear it like a heartbeat
Coming from afar
Then suddenly it’s at my stern
And gently cruising past

I’ve missed it nooooo
My heart does race
As I run out and bellow
“Can you top me up?”
They turn to face
Reversing in the shallow

Grab the rope
Pull them in
Tie it off
Relief

All topped up
Happy again
Ready to go
Relief