Sail No More
Last night I had such a wonderful dream.
I had discovered a sail boat so pristine.
A flag of the sun, a light to set me free.
Chestnuts so sweet, a fragrance so deep.
I dreamt I sailed the world with her.
I would go where her sails lead.
Alone together, lost from the world.
Gone was violence, money, and greed.
We sailed together, a dream within a dream.
A ship oh so small; she defeated the raging seas!
I cared for her, I was her captain.
We held each other in times of need.
The wind no longer blew and I had no oar.
God spoke, “Move on.” I shall sail no more.
I jumped off the boat and into the sea.
I let out a start and awoke from my dream.
Someday perhaps God will show me why.
Someday maybe I will learn to cry.
For the moment, I will just move on.
For that dream I will forever long.
I hope someday I can sail again.
Even if sleep holds my only end.
