A dark mist form within the inner lids
Pulling me back through the window
Time rewinds
I can hear the shouting of the crew
Land-ho
I can see the land star
It beacons us
I run to the railing to lean over the side
I can not wait to see
Our new place to live free
The sea splashes the sides of the ship
As we close in on the New World
I can see it
Sitting high upon the cliff
A heaven of stone
It’s huge standing there in its glory
With a tower of flame at it’s side
My father shouts orders to the men on deck
They are preparing the sails to guide us in
The winds are kissing us with love
Drifting us safely to our new home
Mama and brother
Stand now at my side
Smiles of excitement touch our face
As we end our long journey
To this wondrous place
We drop anchor
Father joins us now
To hold us in his arms
With sparkles of pride in his eyes
The crew cheers
Noise begins to rise
The mist starts to clear
As I open my eyes
Faintly...
I can still hear their laughter
Of joy and cheer
I softy sigh
As I realize I am no longer there

03/16/2002

Posted on 03/16/2002
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