Fortune

Fortune and fame Were her fathers demands Or accept the shame Of him refusing her hand . So as we kissed that night On her balcony I held her tight and told her I was going to sea . I would travel the oceans Vast and wide and prove my devotion To make her my bride . Too late now The dye is cast I must keep my vow and I raise my mast . For so long I have been at sea Typhoon grows strong Will this be the last day I see . Huge white pearls In my lagoon I will have my girl and i'll have her soon. A beacon fire I now light I'm waiting for my rescue The beacon burns by day and night My every thought is of you . The rose you pressed I hold to my heart and as I feel your caress I curse the miles that keep us apart. Months and years but no one came Fortune so near but prize unclaimed. So I have built a raft From wood and vine I will sail this craft To that girl of mine . I hold her rose Close to my chest Fear in me grows As I make my request . Dearest lord I beg of you See in my heart a love so true Guide me safely across your sea To the girl I will love eternally. This is my ode to my sweet Juliet The most beautiful woman I ever met My princess, My soul mate , My eternal love I wait for you now in heaven above.