Lovers lying side by side
Feel the flowing of a tide
Deeper than an earthly one
Swifter and more magical

Bravely they set out upon
Such a course as we should sail
Voyage sweet and prodigal
Made by kiss and candlelight
Through the peacock blaze of night

My love shall be both ship and star
To take and steer by, speak to her,
If by rhyme she can be won,
My verses, and my waiting's done.