Unfurling my sails
Winds to calm my heart
Emptiness prevails
My wet brow is pale
Not good for a start
Unfurling my sails
Wanting for an ale
Look upon my chart
Emptiness prevails
Why the wind curtails
Keeping us apart
Unfurling my sails
Praying for strong gales
For love I must part
Emptiness prevails
I just can not fail
The tears start to smart
Unfurling my sails
Emptiness prevails
© 2011 Michael Yost
First Villanelle