For this old sea dog, Tis time to rest
Reflect on memories, no time to jest
Body now weak, but the spirit still willing
Stories to tell, some you’ll find thrilling
Life has done it’s worst, and done its best
Provided the challenge, my resolve to test
Has raised my spirits, to new heights
And sad to say, involved me in fights
When the time was right, and we were ready
Involved in a war, thoughts focused and steady
Macho image displayed, hiding personal fears
Young men are seen, much older than years
Rest and relaxation, an integral part of life
Oriental girls, for a price act the wife
Tricks of the trade, they all do bring
Expertly applied, making this body sing
Long years at sea, lonely thoughts must dwell
Women and flowers, I longed to smell
Deprived of someone special, my thoughts to share
Would trade it all, for someone to care
