Maiden Misses Her Fate

Maiden misses her fate down by the sea Novel has taken her interest away Missive on her lap quells her light Sailor ponders whether she might court he Watching her from shallow part of the bay Maiden misses her fate down by the sea She is farmer’s daughter, name of Ashley Her book is filled with romance, hey! Hey! Missive on her lap quells her light He questions himself getting down on a knee She turns a page, unaware of man in gray Maiden misses her fate down by the sea He talks himself out of it; lets her be. Resigns himself to a lonely life today Missive on her lap quells her light. He leaves in his fishing boat quietly She yawns, not looking up, having no say Maiden misses her fate down by the sea Missive on her lap quells her light