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The Burning Torch My darling I am coming home, for you just wait and see I didn’t drown that fateful day, into the deepest sea. I hear you call me every night, you sit upon the porch And wait for me now to return, I see your burning torch. It started out like any day, the sea so calm, just right Blue cloudless day, a gentle breeze blew on the mast so tight. Good fishing had, now time to go, set sail for homeward bound No worries had, for our return would be safe and sound. Some clouds rolled in to blot the blue, the sea began to foam We’d gone out miles to catch the best, before we turned for home. The sailors all went to their place, dark clouds began to form They knew the signs were ominous a brewing of a storm. The nets reeled in, a thunder clap, then lightning sent a flare With expert hands upon the deck, to panic would be rare. The Captain spoke “now listen men, this storm put’s us to test It seemed to come from no-where lads, just do your very best. The clouds grew dark, the waves lashed out, the ship it bobbed about With lightening flashing all around, loud thunder clapped, no doubt. Our footing hard to keep on deck, all soaked from rain that poured I did not see the big wave come, next we were overboard. We thrashed about the raging sea; we watched the ship go down Could this be really happening, I knew that I would drown. My mind though strong, my body weak, ‘twas then I heard you shout “Come back to me” but was too late, this angry sea won out. And just as I was going down, again I heard your voice Come back my love I need you here, don’t leave you have a choice. I chose to stay right by your side and be your guiding light From where I lie on oceans bed I see you every night So yes my love I heard your call, upon that fateful day And though you’re saddened by my loss, I have now this to say. “Do not be sad my dearest one, do wipe away your tears For I was with you in the past, will stay throughout your years. Now as you sit upon the porch and gaze out to the sea Keep searching for my ship’s return, one day you will see me. You’ll see me smile. I’ll take you hand together we will go To where life’s journey does return, and only we will know, Christine
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