Safe Place

Now you’re in your safe place and I’m safe in mine

No waves and no torrents, the weather’s just fine

The distance between us keeps still waters calm

Our harbour defences protect us from harm

But oh, how I long for the cool ocean spray

For the flap of the sails and the dolphins at play

And oh, how I yearn for the sway of the bed

For the rap of the riggings strung tight overhead

But I’m safe in my place and you’re safe in yours

Our anchors are dropped, we’re tied to the moors

No warnings of storms, no fog horns or bells

No risk of us sinking, no dangerous spells

Yet oh, how I miss all the wide open space

The sun on our backs and the wind in our face

And oh, how I dream of the day we set sail

On another adventure, come hell or high gale

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