Drifting Away

2-24-10

I'm a castaway
On a ship far away
Everyone is gone,
And I'm the only one.

Ever so slightly, the boat drifts on...
Drenched in the brackish sorrow, 
I wait for nothing but the morrow

If you care - turn your eyes to the sea
There is all the tears I have shed for thee.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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January 5, 2012 at 3:46 PM
Dear Laura, Another Amazing Write I admire YOUR work LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER, YOUR Liege...Harry
Kearley Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 9:14 PM
I loved it! It touched my heart...aaawwww....<3
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August 11, 2011 at 8:46 PM
Terrific write lovely Lady, I enjoyed...with love...old Jack
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