Ocean Dreams

I stand bathed in moonlight on the deck of the ship
soothing breezes ruffling my hair and leaving a salty taste upon my lips.
I feel the slight swaying of the tide beneath my feet
And I know in this moment my happiness is complete.

As I stand on this ship surrounded by peaceful ocean
My heart is filled to the brim with torrential emotion.
I turn and see the moonlight shining on the face of the one I love
while the sound of the waves is as beautiful as a chorus from above.

Although we aren’t alone on the ship I feel as if we are
I have absolutely no care whether anyone is near or far.
I want to memorize each and every line of his breathtaking face
And stay forever in his loving embrace.

As we drift along beneath these tropical skies
I can see the loving sparkle in his deep brown eyes.
Trying to absorb every loving sensation
I strain to hold on to this moment with desperation.

Although the ocean is calm, inside my emotions churn like an angry sea
Because deep down I know this precious time will soon escape me.
For you see I have lived this blissful night many times before
all the while never truly leaving the shore.

I stand with my love in this romantic scene
Knowing deep down it is all just a dream.
Although my love and I have been parted for quite a while
Each night we reunite and I am blessed once again with his smile.

Many times these days I am lonely and wish to give in to defeat
But each night this dream is the harbor into which I can retreat.
For I know, as long as my memories transport me to that glorious night at sea
Then my love is never truly gone from me.