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My Hope Still Floats

Where on this very ship I travel
Upon the waves so crested strong
The mast it breaks, the sails unravel
For here is where I don’t belong
My heart is there with you, my dear
But, on this sea, alone, am I
With dreams to just then hold you near
As soon this ship will sink, I’ll die
Yet, for the love that we had shared
I’m grateful then and this I cry

But, if the sun should warm the bow
Calm the waves that break the stern
I’ll pray again, that here and now
My love for you forever burns
As God may take me in his hands
Sparing my life then on this day
I’ll find you on those distant lands
I will, my love, of this I say
My heart forever remains just yours
To see you again, this too, I pray
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Reynolds Avatar
October 16, 2008 at 5:55 AM
What a flowing write, like gentle waves, this poem was so touching. The rhyme, and content is beautiful . :) As always, thank you for your ongoing support of my work - although you are way too kind, I think...you are a great friend, Love Kristin
Torres Avatar
October 15, 2008 at 9:55 AM
Touching and Loving Michael. You put me there. I hope he makes it to land and fixes his boat and makes his way back into her heart do a sequel with a happy ending please this hurts too much to leave it like this. Great write Michael
Werner Avatar
October 15, 2008 at 8:10 AM
very nice loving poem...Erin
Richards Avatar
October 15, 2008 at 7:03 AM
Such a heartfelt poem of longing and love. A very beautiful declaration. Lovely! ~ Carrie
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