Isle of Grief

~Internal Rhyme~ I longed to explore the seven seas, sails filled with tropical breeze. My sturdy craft, Hope Anew, would carry me upon the oceans blue. I was captain and crew of my ship, a bit of rum from cask to sip. Appeared an island not on my chart, mutiny came from my heart. On love's course we then flew, in dangerous waters I never knew. Captain Heart sailed through a reef, to a bay off the Isle of Grief. Filled with many a dorsal fin, what a mess my heart had me in. Island reef was shark infested. If love awaited, it would be tested. I heard a call from the beach. A man held out his hand to reach. Capt. Heart yelled, "To shore! I want him and nothing more!" I, no pirate seeking treasure, but Heart demanded her pleasure. Dinghy loaded with my gear, I felt more than a twinge of fear. Upon Heart's harsh command, I accept the man's offered hand. His touch I soon came to know, I felt love take hold and grow. Bur before long it all changed; my life altered and rearranged. The isle earned its name when love chose to play a cruel game. I left the bed where we slept, down to the beach where I wept. I sat upon moonlit sand, against Heart I had to take a stand. Hope Anew rose on a wave. "Come", she creaked, "I can save." I looked back, tears in my eyes, treasure lost but he was no prize. Into the sea I started to swim, knowing I had to leave him. Ever closer to Hope Anew, I heard him calling me, "Lady Blue." He stood looking out to me, I turned away and swam out to sea. I felt a salty tear sting my eye, as I cried farewell and goodbye. Onboard my ship I felt rancor, but managed to pull up anchor. At the prow I faced the breeze until pain took me to my knees. Isle of Grief took its toll upon my heart and wrecked my soul. I escaped emotional death. I'll swear it to my very last breath. I cast my memories into the sea and from pangs of love I am free. I painted over Hope Anew, she now wears the name of Lady Blue. My tears have all dried and I've restored my life, and my pride. Captain Heart is bound to the mast, for treachery I've tied her fast.