The Sailor's Return
THE SAILOR'S RETURN
Stalwart he is on the galley’s deck
One foot propped reposed--
Wind dancing through his wild hair red
Lingering are we on distant bare rocked shore
his long horizon gaze flickers
over us and past
Across the water echoes a foreign song
Lilting and delightful
Skipping atop the water
Has he come back to you
Or
Behind the kegs of ale
Is there a soft one waiting--
Eager for the warming of his bed
Victoria Anderson-Throop ©
12/ 15/2012
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