The Sails Long Furled

In the calm
In the calm
In the gentle calm
With the sun now gone
And the colour fading
 
I trace the line
In reflecting mind
From a day long past
One last empty kiss
The sails long furled
On a love at rest
 
I trace the line
Of her long wet tear
A single note
One regretful smear
Not for promise lost
But what never was
 
I’d held too long
To the love she gave
Held her close
Held her heart
Knowing all too well
Love went just one way
 
Oh, regret
Oh, regret
Oh, this mooring line
The pain I’ve caused
Softly tugging at my soul
Until waves rise up
Even in calm waters

I loved her much
I love her still
But not enough
And never will
It’s just with her
My heart was filled

Thank god I let her go
 
The sails long furled
On my empty heart
With the sun now gone
And the colour fading