Waves roll on and on
The tide's coming in
By the fire on the sand

Women wait on land

Forces told in tales

Stronger than wood and sails
Don't keep men safe at home
They have to roam


Since we learned the world is round
We expect them back on solid ground

But all we have to offer are
Prayers for safe return






Though the hour's late
They keep watch and wait
For a boat to ride

In the morning tide

Since we learned the world is round

We expect them back on solid ground
But all we have to offer are
Prayers for safe return