This vessel by the shore
Once it cleaved through stormy seas
It rides the waves no more
The wood that once was polished
Now rotten to the core
Bent and broke and barnacled
It rides the waves no more
Its mighty mast is missing
Its sails the wild wind tore
Surrendered to the silent sand
It rides the waves no more
Once was the lure of mermaids
And oceans to explore
Seagulls soar and circle while
It rides the waves no more
Voyages beneath the stars
As sailors sleep and snore
There are no dreams of treasure now
It rides the waves no more
There is an ancient fisherman
Beside a cottage door
Eyes lost to the shifting sea
He rides the waves no more
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