All along the lee shore

Shells lie scattered in the sand

Winking up like shining eyes, at me

From the sea

Here is one like sunrise

It's older than you know

Still just lying there

With some careless wave

Forgot it long ago

When I awoke this morning

Dove beneath my floating home

Down below her graceful side in the turning tide

To watch the sea fish roam

And there I heard a story

From the sailors of the Sandra Marie

There's another island a day's run away from here

It's empty and free

From here to Venezuela

There's nothing more to see

Than a hundred thousand islands

Flung like jewels upon the sea

For thee and me

The sunset smells of dinner

Women are calling me to end my tales

But perhaps I'll see you, the next quiet place

I furl my sails