Tender Memories

A quiet evening alone by the shore My thoughts return to the island once more A young woman still haunting my dreams I Was a sailor in love with her charms We spent a summer in each others arms Living now isn't all that it seems Paradise once was well within reach Two lovers together on a tropical beach Finding the answers without asking why Watching the colors of the setting sun Touching the ocean when day is done Southern Cross hanging high in the sky She held my heart in the palm of her hand We walked together in the Caribbean sand In the distance the harbor lights Castaway dreams we shared with each other Vowing forever to love one another Embracing the tropical nights I heard the ocean calling my name Knowing my life would not be the same I boarded that ship and sailed away I lie awake nights and question my choice I see her face and I hear her voice I only have tender memories today. Vince Siuzadail Jr.