A Sailor's Sigh

Farewell my love, farewell, I sadly sigh There upon the gleaming sea I swiftly glide For thus I’ve bound myself with a sailor's vow That what my heart desires, I cannot allow Across the reeling wreck of strife I seek to be The allure of the emerald seas has summoned me Farewell my love, Farewell, I sadly sigh There upon the gleaming sea I fantasize Whatsoever fair place lest I depart unknowing ‘tis your great love that bids return, unfailing Afar across the stormy seas, I now sail home into the arms of a spirit much unlike my own Tis the roar of ocean waves, that’s dulled the murmur of your prayers Yet love from this dead heart listens through the ocean’s salty air While of the great sea, profound and beauty brimming Tis’ but a pleasing reminder of thy beauty awe inspiring Hail my love, hail, good tidings I bring there upon the gleaming seas I’ve bid farewell Tis thy solemn prayers that have summoned me And now home into thy loving arm I’ve come to be