The Life-boat and the Ship

“I hate you!” screamed the little life-boat

You sail the high seas with a will of your own

And bask in glory as men gawk your beauty

But keep me chained up to your stern!

“I hate you!” fumed the little life-boat

You sail the high seas with a will of your own

And glide through the waves as the wind fills your sails

As I flail around helplessly by your stern!

“I hate you!” roared the little life-boat

You sail the high seas with a will of your own

While your deck glows in the warmth of ball room dances...

I shudder in the rain and the wind and the cold!

“I hate you!” sobbed the little life-boat…

But her cry was cut off by a screech and a thump.

And the ship knew at once it was time to break her silence

For the reef was too sharp and cut deep into her hull

Forgive me dear life-boat... I love you too much.

To let you get pounded by the sea and the surf.

I tied you to my stern so we’d sail the world together…

Not knowing that my love, would one day become your curse.

As the waters rise higher; you are no longer safe

I release you from my chains… you are free to now go

When I lie beneath the ocean, my heart will be at peace,

Knowing somewhere on the horizon, a little life-boat stays afloat.