The Pearl Mist came in to dock, it's been here once before
It docked behind the library, right next to the shore
The Escanaba City Band was there, they played and sounded great
Welcoming this cruise ship, to this Yooper estate
Two Hundred And Ten passengers on six decks, watched the band play
As I took pictures from my window, on this special Wednesday
Mayor Mark Ammel, presented to the Captain a key
That opened the door to Escanaba, so welcoming and carefree
Made in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Two Thousand Fourteen
It travels around the Great Lakes, and is widely seen
Its voyages take it around Ontario, Wisconsin, and Mackinac Island too
Traveling the cities on the Great Lakes, on the water so blue
On board are musicians, historians, and naturalists as well
Enjoyment for the passengers, whether it's hello or farewell
I listened to the Escanaba City Band play a song or two
I smiled as I am happy, to live right where I do
The buses came, to bring the passengers somewhere
Around Escanaba, to see what all was there
As I gazed out my window, from my Harbor Tower View
I saw some of the passengers, all waiting in queue
