When I leave and take the wind
and mist shrouds the Island's shore,
my journey starts but longing begins
as I am leaving you once more.
When the Trade Winds fill my vessel's sail
and push my ship towards war,
my thoughts will fondly return to you
whom I will love forevermore.
You have nursed my wounds and borne my sons
and kept my cares at bay.
It's almost more than I can bear
just to be away.
Through shot and shell I will not fear
for I will see your face.
I'll see your smile and lovingly
remember your embrace.
And when our mission comes to end,
and our ship's bow turns towards home,
my heart will race before the ship,
with the Dolphins and the foam.
And when our Island comes in view,
my real life will begin,
back in your arms until again,
I must leave and take the wind.
Ron Cole
November 2007
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Submission Name: "When I Leave and Take The Wind"
