Lorna

The Sailor\'s Farewell

Hoist the sail, slip the mooring, swiftly sail away

There\'s nothing left to do here

There\'s nothing left to say

The seas were smooth, the seas were rough

The gales blew weak and strong

But many the days of sunshine

And many the friendly throng

The crowd on the bank is shrinking

As I turn with some remorse

But the vast horizon looming

Sets me on another course

So with a smile and a last wave

I turn to take the wheel

I leave my heart behind me

As I tack into the wind