Ships of relating

Harbouring relation-ships. Your Harbour, a relationship port of call, is filled with many ships of varying description. Gently swaying with the tide, until one day, sailing into port, “In Relationship Cruise Liner” startles and jolts these gentle waters. This enormous vessel moves swiftly in, producing massive waves that disrupt normal port traffic and repair operations. Some ships tip over and sink from the swells, while others are damaged from the collision of the cruise liner forcing its way into center berth.

After some time, the port operations adapt to the new environment. Some ships quietly depart, reluctantly sailing out to wide open sea, destination unknown.

One day “In Relationship Cruise Liner” decides to venture from harbour, but realises it needs assistance from other ships to be towed. Its size and weight does not permit ease of movement; it cannot sail freely. Eventually it is viewed as impractical; cumbersome to operate and maintain.

Your Harbour still harbours, while the port questions its function and purpose.

Identity floating to the surface of reflective waters.