At the time I did not know it
I had not yet seen her smile
but compelled was I to find her
mile after endless mile
The ports of call were many
like the stars that fill the sky
a bounty of such rich wonder
for this mariner to try
But in spite of all my conquests
I kept thinking of her face
the way she held and kissed me
and her exquisite grace
I was wrapped in my huge ego
with so many dreams to fill
but nothing as important
as my need to hold her still
Ripples on the water
a moon filled night so clear
and through my years of searching
your soul I still hold dear
Did I not pay attention
and let you slip away?
For now with many demons
I still look for you today
Where is this lost perfection?
Where is thy love so true?
Where ends my constant yearning?
Are you searching for me, too?