Out at daybreak to the sun seas are drifting glass

The tides were turning to the storm winds were moving fast

Women waiting at the harbor silent stand around

Weather storms another day for men the sea had found

Fisherman were laying nets the barrels spread the bait

The seagulls warning echoed round winds that wouldn't wait

People gathered at the harbor waiting for the tide

Eyes half closed against the spray and tears they cannot hide

Shadows falling at the harbor

Women stand around

Weather storms another way

For men the sea had drowned

Hulls were creaking crashing sails rains were slating down

The oilskins flapping, decks awash slanting turning round

Thunder roaring at the harbor, women drawn in fear

Huddle up to wait the time and pray the sky will clear

Howling winds and the raging waves, cracked upon the boats

And torn from safety torn from life men with little hope

Ghostly echoes at the harbor whispering of death

Women weeping holding hands of those they still have left

Shadows falling at the harbor

Women stand around

Weather storms another way

For men the sea had drowned