Ship of Fate

When next I reach, know I will hesitate,

The gulf between us is one breath too wide,

Cruel twist of fate that leaves us desolate.

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Crushed by my feelings, quite inconsolate,

I thought you’d be a constant by my side,

When next I reach, know I will hesitate.

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I stand on dock amidst the crates of freight,

Your ship will sail without me, on the tide,

Cruel twist of fate that leaves us desolate.

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You swear you love me true, my soul’s bond-mate,

I thought you’d stay, but now alone I ride,

When next I reach, know I will hesitate.

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A black-bound letter awaits at the gate,

Life and health gone, summarily denied,

Cruel twist of fate that leaves us desolate.

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I am quite numb, my feelings insensate,

Your shell touches land, no longer my bride,

When next I reach, know I will hesitate,

Cruel twist of fate that leaves us desolate.