Loving a sailor is not always gay
And loving a sailor is a high price to pay
It's mostly loving with nothing to hold
It's being young, yet feeling old
It's having him whispering his love to you
It's whispering back to you love him too
Then comes a kiss, a promise of love
Reluctanly, painfully, letting him go
While you're dying inside from wanting him so
Watching him leave, with eyes full of tears
Standing alone with hopes, dreams, and fears
It's sending a letter with the stamp upside down
To a far away lover, in a far away town
It's going to a church to kneel and pray
And really meaning the things you say
And though you know that he's far away
And just keep on loving him more each day
Being in love will merit your dreams
And thoughts of heaven where love's light gleams
Days go by and no mail for a spell
You wait for some word to hear that he's well
The letter arrives and you're filled with joy
You're like a small child with a shining new toy
With fingers that tremble, and heart beating fast
You tear open the letter and read so fast
Yes, he is doing well, and he misses you so
And it's filled with the love you wanted to know
Weeks are now months, and months a year
You're waiting for the day, you'll have no more fear
Time passes slowly, yet it's gone very fast
You're barely aware it's here till it's past
Yes loving a sailor brings bitterness and tears
Loneliness, sadnessm and despondent years
Loving a sailor isn't much fun
But it;s well worth the price when his time is done
Remeber he's thinking of you every day
He's sad and lonely for being away
So love him, miss him, and try to be braver
And always be proud of having a sailor
Anonymous
