The tear in her eye is hidden in smile
As they grab their last kiss and hug for a while
She wishing for more , but she's stoic in style.

With glassy eye, but her head held high
As the boat clears the dock, she waves goodbye
And the band finishes its fanfare, the crowd shuffles dry

Preceeding days are lost in the pack
And last minute details she has to track,
He's heading to sea again, and a month till he's back.
The house seems empty when he's not here,
She keeps the kids busy and gives them good cheer
But they wander about hoping dad will appear.

Now their in bed, the lights are dim,
She really misses this private time with him.

Her thoughts drift way out to the ocean,
Wishing him safe, she sends love through wave motion,
The separation strengthens devotion.

Its their happy moments she is yearning,
Its no easy job keeping home fires burning,
Patiently waiting till her bloke is returning.

Though long times away is a trial,
Each star he sees as he crosses the miles
Is a picture of home,which brings him a smile.

He thinks of them constantly and is caring
Hoping things are ok, with their kids she is rearing
Wondering each day how they are faring.

The bad weather clears and dolphins bring pleasures
Nearing the end the crew are taking measures
To do a good job, then get home to our treasures.

Home to the loves of our life,
Children and Wife.

"HOME IS THE SAILOR , HOME FROM THE SEA, AND THE HUNTER IS HOME FROM THE HILL"

--Tennyson

----For Kerry From Jug xx