Song Lyrics pt. 2

15. Saltwater Joys

Just to wake up in the morning

To the quiet of the cove

And to hear Aunt Bessie

Talking to herself

And to hear poor Uncle John

Mumbling wishes to old Nell

It made me feel like everything was fine

I was born down by the water

It's here I'm gonna stay

I've searched for all the reasons

Why I should go away

But I haven't got the thirst

For all those modern day toys

So I'll just take my chances

With those  saltwater joys

Following the little brook

As it trickles to the shore

In the autumn when the

Trees are flaming red

Kicking leaves that fall around me

Watching sunsets paint the hills

That's all I'll ever need to feel at home

This island that we cling to

Has been handed down with pride

By folks that fought to live here

Taking hardships all in stride

So I'll compliment her beauty

Hold on to my goodbyes

And I'll stay and take my chances

With those saltwater joys

How can I leave those mornings

With the sunrise of the cove

And the gulls like flies

Surrounding Clayton's wharf

Platter's Island wrapped in rainbow

In the evening after fog

The ocean smells are perfume to my soul

Some go to where the buildings

Reach to meet the clouds

Where warm and gentle people

Turn to swarming, faceless crowds

So I'll do without the riches

The glamour and the noise

And I'll stay and take my chances

With those saltwater joys

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This is by Wayne Chaulk. Please vote and comet.

~PathOfThoth~