Sea of Love

Sea of Love

Let us walk my long-lost darling
Beside a nighttime navy sea
Waters are cold, but air is warm
Sand powder-soft as it can be

You’ve been gone many years
Returned like a wind-swept tide
My heart called you from the depths
Once again you’re by my side

Are you a watery siren’s illusion
To make me lose my mind?
Did Triton give you life eternal,
Could the ocean’s be so kind?

Forgive my appearance darling
And my dreary gown of black
I did not know you were coming
But I’m so very glad you’re back.

I must kiss you now my darling
And embrace as we are now one
But my arms go right through you
My shattered soul is now undone.

You trace my tears with fingers
Caressing lines upon my face
The moon no longer lingers
A red sun now takes it’s place

Will you ever be a prisoner
Of cruel sea and salt and brine?
Will I ever feel your kiss again
With lips warm and pressed to mine?

You will always come my darling
Until once again we can be
Husband and wife again together
Not separated by death’s cold sea.

Goodbye for now my seaward darling
Let me be a beacon to you above
Someday soon I follow you there
Then we’ll rest on the sea of love.

author's notes:
I love nautical ghost stories. I know there is no such thing as ghosts, but I find it entertaining
anyway.There's just something about moonlit tides and creaking ships that gives goosebumps.
In the bible in Matthew 14:22-33 , there is an interesting story of superstitions, ghosts, and
Jesus' amazing feat, or should I say "feet", of walking on water.The people were highly
superstitious and even the disciples still believed in the ghost stories.
If you read the passsage in the Bible about this, it said it was the fourth watch in the night,
meaning about 3:00am. The time was divided into 12-hour increments, day and night,12 hours
sleeping, and twelve resting. Jesus was already up communing with the Father who visits the
earth early each morning at about 3:00 am. The Jews believe that whoever is awake and
seeking God at that time will recieve a special blessing.
So, Jesus was awake and praying to the Father, when he felt in his spirit that the disciples
were afraid.He took the shortcut, walking on The Sea of Galilee and almost walked right past
the disciples who were rowing fast to get to shore.. They thought he was a ghost because
there was a superstition among the people that the ghosts of dead fisherman would haunt the
waters at night. Whoever saw the ghost was said to be the next to persish. That's why Jesus
said, "It is I , do not be afraid!", because he knew about the superstitions. Jesus had felt in his
spirit that they needed him, so he came walking on the water quick, fast, and in a hurry.So
Peter said, "Lord if it's you then call me out to you!" Peter thought the boat was going to sink
and was cursed by a ghost. So there you have it, a spooky little ghost story right in the Bible.
But Jesus saves the day as always.