A Song to Remember

A SONG TO REMEMBER

I waited into the stillness of the night,

Until dawn came and covered me with a mantle of golden light

It washed away all my wishes and hopes

 Along with a hundred things I wanted to confide.

I walked and walked for miles.

 In vain; the thoughts slithered in

Every moment, every memory-

Flashed across my mind.

Those were the days...

 A song, amidst the cacophony of life's beats

I thought, I was a master and none I paid heed

Until one day... 

A Captain, I met at the bay, 

Wispy and frail...

Many a treacherous path I tread under his mighty gaze

There were battles fought and storms survived

There were moments of triumph and despair

Events to cast one's fear aside

Sometimes dark clouds lurked the sky 

In the perils the Captain oft stood 

Swiftly sailing us to a harbour safe

And then one day, the hull came floating by 

 Alas! But the Captain...

Your thoughts knew no wrong.

Your words wise and strong

 In goodness you shone 

I confess, I was my best when you were around

Seasons rolled and my song was complete.

A song now forbidden to splendor's delight

I reach my doorway, reminiscing the days gone by

Weary eyes seek you in the horizons bright

A gentle breeze ruffles my hair.

Tears dribble

It hurts that you are gone

Yet another day, when hopes were wilted and wishes died

A storm again gathers under the red sky.

It's not long before I sleep

Oh, Captain!  I want you to know

Where ever you are, you will always be thought of lovingly.