A Sailor's Heart

the feelings of a sailor as he travels to meet his true love

The stars all glitter brightly,
Hanging over an ocean of blue,
On my way to Puerto Rico
As I dream of seeing you.

This tiny ship is nothing
In this wonder world anew,
And it seems that all these miles
Keep me far away from you.

In my heart there blasts explosives
To think I’ll see you soon,
On my way to Puerto Rico
As I dream of seeing you.

On this sea, so much has faded.
In this world, there’s only two:
I, a sailor on the ocean deep,
And, my darling, there is you.

Though the days are numbered many,
Through your absence, love stays true,
On my way to Puerto Rico
As I dream of seeing you.

As the jaws of waves enclose us,
Bring you closer into view,
It seems time itself extended
Since my last embrace of you.

Until finally the miles close;
I shall embrace you soon,
As I’ve come to Puerto Rico
Where I knew that I’d find you.