Friday, August 28, 2020

Across the Sea

‘Twas once in my youth, when moonlight was fading.

And with the dawn, a traveller moved on

For his home was not here.

But where the wind was waiting.

His home it is across the wide sea.


He came to our harbor, a sailor and spirit

For rest and reflection--

He wouldn’t stay long.

He followed the wind and where it had lead him

Far across the wide sea.


He’d been many places

And wandered with pilgrim’s feet

Offering wisdom he gave for free

His home, it is across the mountains and ages

And he went across the wide sea.


He’d come as a song, too brief was our friendship

His sojourn restored him,

His ship moved on.

I think of him when the ships are leaving.

And I hope he is well on the sea.



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