The Sailor

Homage to Dorothy Parker

Oh to watch you sail away

My heart is hostage at the hull

My mind running wild with the times we had

My life with you was so beautiful

Flowers tucked behind my ear

Kisses under the cloudy moon

I promised to stay with you forever

But you, my dear, left me way to soon

Still I said I wished you well

Saw you off in your favorite gown

And as you drifted far away from me

I whispered, “I hope your ship goes down.”