Safe Return

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