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
Copyright © Johnny Martinez | Year Posted 2018
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