The ship’s captain rolled his arm

Around the lady while broad wide

Hands patted her tears to stop

 

White beard and sun-soaked skin

Yielded a low smooth voice

Comforting the sobs and shudders

 

Promising to return and save her

From the sudden lonely sadness

That encircled her dark world

 

Each morning and evening

He came to tell her of the

Beautiful day she was missing

 

Traveling far she searched

For a way to be in the world

That was new and hopeful

 

Tallest snow-covered mountains

Most wild beasts on the plains

Exotic trees in the jungle

 

Prayers with the shamans

Herbal baths from the healers

Meditation with the gurus

 

Always returning to the Captain

The gravely voice reminding

It’s a beautiful day

 

Weary from searching

Taking enough time to be still

She finally understood

 

There’s no place like home