The ship\u2019s captain rolled his arm<\/p>\n
Around the lady while broad wide<\/p>\n
Hands patted her tears to stop<\/p>\n
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White beard and sun-soaked skin<\/p>\n
Yielded a low smooth voice<\/p>\n
Comforting the sobs and shudders<\/p>\n
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Promising to return and save her<\/p>\n
From the sudden lonely sadness<\/p>\n
That encircled her dark world<\/p>\n
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Each morning and evening<\/p>\n
He came to tell her of the<\/p>\n
Beautiful day she was missing<\/p>\n
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Traveling far she searched<\/p>\n
For a way to be in the world<\/p>\n
That was new and hopeful<\/p>\n
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Tallest snow-covered mountains<\/p>\n
Most wild beasts on the plains<\/p>\n
Exotic trees in the jungle<\/p>\n
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Prayers with the shamans<\/p>\n
Herbal baths from the healers<\/p>\n
Meditation with the gurus<\/p>\n
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Always returning to the Captain<\/p>\n
The gravely voice reminding<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a beautiful day<\/p>\n
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Weary from searching<\/p>\n
Taking enough time to be still<\/p>\n
She finally understood<\/p>\n
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There\u2019s no place like home<\/p>\n
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