Me Against the Sea
On the ocean waves my lover sailed,
Far from my girlish charms.
I can’t think why he’d sail away
And leave my loving arms.
I begged so hard for him to stay,
He gaily waved goodbye.
I doubt he loves me as he should.
Why would he make me cry?
I stand now on the rocky shore
And await his safe return
I’ll plead that he no longer sail
And leave me here to yearn.
But should he sail away again,
I’ll know my cause is lost.
His mistress is the briny sea
And I have borne the cost.
Copyright © Joyce Johnson | Year Posted 2012
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