You lit the fires of passion
Jumped ship as the flames still rose
So stoked by your good intention
My very fall, of your own invention

Hell bent on your happiness.
Just look at this mess,
I have made,
So many night so much longer.
In safer waters, I should have stayed.

Moored safely in you heart,
Unbeknownst, one day to depart.

Cast off the lines,
Unfurl the sails,
Feel the brine upon cheek.
Whether ocean spray
Or tears I cannot say.

All I know is here I will not stay
Off now into the failing light of day.
Out unto the deep blue sea
From your embrace I flee.

Harbor me no more
Seeking refuge once again
Where? No it is but a question of when...
To feel feet planted ashore.

On solid footing one day I will stand,
And tell of the years I have spanned.
How long this ship I have manned.
Been at the fore of its command.

Now set to retire,
In place of this object of my desire.
I find you,
A respite long-overdue.