The surging tides that ebb and flow 
I watch them come I watch them go. 
 
The rolling waters of the sea,  
 have freedom now denied to me. 
But she still calls me constantly. 
 
My only mistress was the sea  
‘til I asked you to marry me. 
The only way you would agree 
I must say farewell to the sea. 
 
I turned my back upon the sea  
settled ashore reluctantly.  
My love for you has anchored me. 
You feared it understandably 
 but I still miss her terribly. 
 
I watch the boats go out to sea  
where in my heart I long to be. 
I’ve done all that you asked of me 
.Its only when we disagree 
That I come here unhappily 
to seek the solace of the sea. 
 
10-Apr-08  
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ivor or ivor.e hogg
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