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The Romeo Effect

I stood upon the wooden deck
As the boat made way to sea
I saw the sky was turning black
Trepedation had a grip on me

But we had to carry onward
Cause that's how we make our way
Fishing on the open sea
Is how the bills are paid

The storms rolled in. The waves grew high
They sprayed above the rail
Men were grassping hand holds
For this violent ride through hell

Questions ran through frightened minds
As rain came pouring down
What if we can't make it back
And everybody drowns

Prayers were screamed into the storm
From every sailor there
Asking for forgiveness
And release from their despare

With broken masts and sails unlatched
I felt that we were doomed
The salty water crashed aboard
And all hope was consumed

I went below to write the logue
To keep the sailors tale
So loved ones back at home would know
How everybody fell

And when I climbed above to see
If all were safe and sound
The only thing I saw was smiles
On faces all around

They pointed to the distance
And they asked if I could hear
The tolling of an iron bell
That says the shore is near

I listened through the thunder
I srained to hear through rain
I gave it everything I had
And there it was again

I told the men to turn the ship
And head toward the sound
Surely that would be the way
To find some solid ground

As daylight broke and weather ceased
Land came into view
The lighthouse light could then be seen
And joy fulfilled the crew

I think of Shakespear's Juliet
And how her light did shine
Calling out to Romeo
With love that's so devine

But that's not me and that's not here
We've got to make it home
Our ship's in need of much repair
Before we can go on

We set our sights on beacons light
With one remaining sail
Thankful for an angels help
By tolling on the bell


Rockman

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