Seascape - The Amazing Blondel

Strains of delight come greet my ears

Such music sweet can ease all fears

As windy waves upon the shore

Do calm the cormorant by their roar.

Wistfully watching I wonder

As ships go out to sea

At mariners yonder

And how their lives must be.

With oceans to wander coves of tranquillity

Oh none could be fonder

Of his sailor’s life than he.

Sights of beauty come soothe my eyes.

Paint pcitures pure to flay disguise,

Of coral reefs and sheltered bays,

Unchartered coastlines to appraise.

Wistfully watching I wonder

As ships go out to sea

At mariners yonder

And how their lives must be.

With oceans to wander coves of tranquillity

Oh none could be fonder

Of his sailor’s life than he.

Through foul or fair

All tempests you’ll bear

Yet show not a care

For the danger you’re in.

You leave all behind

Trade kin and your kind

For capstan to wind

And a yarn to spin.

Idyll of grandeur excite my mind,

Conjure up peace with adventure entwined;

Crystal clear fathoms and myriad wrecks,

Attired in booty arrayed on their decks.