We are in this boat together
Sailing across the bay.
Some have an easy voyage,
The wind is blowing their way.
I wish I could always be sailing
Across a wide ocean with you
And never reach the other side
though it may be in view.
I want to see the sunrise
Across the dappled sea.
The ripples of the water
Reveal a new world to me.
One day this boat will reach the shore
Unless destroyed by storm
And I shall have to leave your arms
Where I have been so warm.
So just before we get there
I want to let you know
That I shall always love you
Wherever you may go.


The imagery brought to mind Thomas Campion’s ‘Never weather-beaten sail’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5JHHnh6bOk This performance also brought back memories of singing in choirs like this 🙂
Thank you for tht,Mike