Dan C. Bianchino: Tale of two loves: An Irish love story by Dan Bianchino

To the editor:

’Tis the tale of two loves who had parted their ways, one went to sea, while the other would stay, and when she returned, they had this to say, and this is their story on that homecoming day. “Where have you been lass? Where have you been? ’Cause your sails look torn, a bit ragged and thin. Did you find what you went for? Would you do it again? ’Cause your riggin’ looks worn lass, as the vessel you’re in.” And she said, “You know why I left, you know why I left, ’Twas the thing to do, and I’ve got no regret. ’Cause the thoughts that I had, inside that I kept, I could feel them each morning, and every night as they wept. Now I caught the waves, few days out at sea, And the wind it blew, just as hard as could be. I prayed and I cursed, as I cried out for thee, and when it turned calm, I knew I was free. Yes, my sails they were torn, a bit ragged and thin, and my riggin’ was worn, as the vessel I’m in. But my soul came alive, I can feel it again, and that’s why I left, and where I have been. I was looking for me, feeling so lost, and was willing to chance it, no matter the cost, ’cause if I had stayed, I would not have crossed, but sank to the bottom, to be covered with moss. Now my sails will mend, and so will its mast, and the vessel I’m in will make its way back. I’m glad that you cared, and I’m glad that you asked, ’cause I know that I love you, and I am your lass.”