The sailorman

sailorman, sailorman,
the worlds at your feet
moving through your wid'ning space
beyond the tethered fleet. . .

sailorman, sailorman,
the wind is in your face
slipping all your moorings
from the dull and commonplace. . .

sailorman, sailorman,
the tillers in your hand
heel away from discontent
sail away from land. . .

sailorman, sailorman,
find the better tack
the futures off your bow
and the winds against your back. ..

sailorman, sailorman,
ride the daring wind
another time will come your way
a time that your can spend. . .

1978
sailing alone