Last Call

My ship sets course
to cross the bar
as last call proclaims another passing
And now this weary soul departs
as your ragged banners rise
half mast
in song

I bid my old friends fare thee well
Let no tears fall at cost
from loyal eyes this night
For in your faithful heart of hearts
allow truth to candle lights

Think not of me in grief and sadness
for I have risen from my pain
And now as I surely leave earth’s realm
With your love I shall always remain

So
set forth one rose
on fair ocean’s water
Drop one pearl of dew
for your tears
Then send me away
in the honour of day
As an old sailor fades
and bids you well cheers

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