hand in hand, side by side
I follow you as you guide
waves break at our feet;
retreat back and repeat

the waters mirror the moonlight
wind whistles gently into the cool night
you kiss me as I cry
not for affection, but for goodbye

today I'll wish upon that solitary star
tomorrow I'll wish upon the same one from afar
I'd sail the sea of tears
I'd sail and sail for years

to meet your lips once more
to see this man I so adore
today we're hand in hand, side by side
tomorrow we'll just be lovers at a great divide

written September 7, 2008