"Seaside"
As the wind blows fiercly
and the waves crash against the seaside,
a single light beckons in the distance.
You walk down the pathway,
the steep embankment leading to the cliff's edge.
Your gown billowing around you,
as you steady yourself
to keep from slipping over the edge.
You hear your name being called out.
Could it be he from so long ago?
Your one true love that went away,
only to never return?
The voice is so clear,
as you hear the familiar song
as it sings through the wind.
Yes, it is he!
He has come back to you.
The love was so strong,
the passion so intense,
the nights on the beach,
memories come flooding back.
When he left, your heart it did ache
always wondering what fate had taken him
but knowing this magnificent, undaunting
sea had claimed his life,
tearing what would be forever from your grasp.
Leaving you so suddenly,
so many questions left unanswered.
A fog rolls in from the sea,
you hear your name again.
This time it is behind you.
You turn around to see him
looking as he did the day he left.
So handsome and powerful,
taking your breath away.
Could this be a dream or reality?
Then his hand reaches out to yours,
you gently place your hand in his.
He pulls you close,you can feel his body
pressed so close.
The familiar scent of the sea upon him.
His hand gently caresses your face
as he tilts it up to his,
your eyes lock as time seems to stand still.
There is a calmness that surrounds you,
his lips gently touch yours,
as the feelings come rushing back.
All the nights of lonliness
fading away, seizing this moment
that has been granted to you.
You have wished for so many years
for this night to happen.
Your lover has returned for you to see once more.
As your lips slowly part, the wind picks back up,
he starts to step back, you don't want to let go!
"Stay", you cry out as his hands slowly slip from yours.
Then he says in a soft low tone,
"I love you forever, and forever it shall be.
We will be together when destiny sees fit.
The angels will sing and the dark skies will part,
bringing hope, guidance and protection to all of those
who sail the night.
Forever bound to this solemn vow, think of me
and know it be true,
that forever in my heart you will always be.
When you are lonely and sad, just come to the sea,
peer out at the ocean and remember me.
A love so true, bound by two hearts,
forever in love as it was from the start.
Now I must go but I will not say goodbye.
The night it calls for me to come back.
Only this time you know,
that I am still here, waiting and longing
for the day when sweet surrender shall bring you my way.
Until then, I will wait for you.
Never be afraid of what lies ahead,
but know in your heart, that this man that I am,
will love you throughout eternity
and sail the calm waters once again.
Only the next time will be with you by my side,
forever in love and one with the sea."
A tear slides down your cheek as you know he must go
you whisper "I love you", as he disappears into the night.
You look to the heavens and pray once more,
to protect him and guide him through the rough
storms at sea.
You turn to the waters and look once more,
the light in the distance fading out with the tide.
You know he is gone now and this you must accept,
but in your heart, he has never left.
You wipe the tears away and a smile dances on your lips.
You know he is safe and peacefully at ease.
You turn around and walk slowly away,
knowing in time, that you will reunite once again.
Only this time forever, to calmly ride the sea
forever in love, as it was from the start.
~Deborah Lynn~
