The Sea Is a Mistress

The mighty vessel outward sailed Unto the vastness of the sea Where, lingering moon and vibrant sun Cast brightest blue and vivid green The splendid ship named SeaSpray Sway Held captive men to sailors make For to the sea they made their vows And of their hearts, the sea did take For fifteen days so lost at sea Their rations dwindled and spirits died Deaths occurred and fights ensued Until, from crows nest, land was spied No land as wondrous as they found For carried them to there, the tide Though seeking life from solid ground They’d not give up the sea, their bride