Ballad Poem By Lonnie Adrift

I'll tell a tale, a thrilling tale of love beyond compare

I knew a lad not long ago more gorgeous than any I've seen.

And in his eyes I found myself a'falling in love with the swain.

Oh, the glorious fellow I met by the ocean with eyes of deep- sea green!

He was a rugged sailor man with eyes of deep-sea green,

And I a maid, a tavern maid! Whose living was serving beer.

So with a kiss and with a wave, off on his boat he sailed

And left me on the dock, the thief! Without my heart, oh dear!

And with a heart that's lost at sea, I go living still.

I still am now still serving beer in that tavern by the sea.

And though the pay check's still the same, the money won't go as far

For now I feed not just myself, but my little one and me!

So let that be a lesson, dear, and keep your heart safely hid.

I gave mine to a sailor thief with gorgeous eyes of green.

Save yours for a sweeter lad who makes the land his home.

Ah me! If only I'd never met that sailor by the sea!

~Lonnie Adrift~