He captains the ship
with a grin
You’re all in
Hoist the sail
Climb the rigging
Settle down in the cabin
Close that door in behind,
You want to go live in
His life, your life, his wife
You say

He scoffs at the crew
But not you
You’re the maiden
He’ll find treasure to hide
In you he’ll confide
And provide
The answers you desired
He knows best
You say

When seas are rough
And he’s had enough
Surrounding ships wreck
All are affected
Once important neglected
It can’t go undetected, surely,
As he undresses you
with his insults
Addresses all your faults
He’s just stressed
You say.

Your attempts rekindle
Throw you overboard
His words undercurrents,
drag you beneath.
Used to swim
Now amongst the weeds
Can’t help but concede
He needs me
You say

Underwater
You struggle
You had learnt to blow bubbles
But now you are in trouble
A muddle
Confuddled
That’s typical for you
He says

You plead to be rescued
Lock eyes with the crew
But they’re through
So washed ashore
Bedraggled and torn
But he picks you up
Keeps you safe,
Loved
And warm
You say

But every fire you light
He’ll extinguish
Until the last match you hold
You both watch
burn your fingers
So again
You take the warmth
From his hand
You trust him
More than any man
You say