His love for her was strong but still,

a longing in his soul

took him to where he could be free,

but ocean’s take their toll.

 

He never did return

although she waited faithfully.

Day and night she sat there watching,

hoping she would see.

 

She prayed that his ship would return

but fate will have its way.

She waited til her time was spent,

until her hairs were grey.

 

And all the while I watched her

with a longing in my soul.

My love for her, she never new.

Yes, fate will take it’s toll.

 

We all live lives of longing.

I suppose that’s how it goes.

Where empty oceans, chairs and lives

are all we ever know.