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The Pirate

from Ode to the Sea by Donna Vatnick

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Seagulls perched upon the mast,
Could this mean land at last?
I've got a map in my hand
Steering by the skyways, moving so fast

And as you write your letters, I only wish to kill for treasures
When my wicker burns out, and my candle cries
I see the sunrise

Over the distance, over the distance
Your eyes haunt me swiftly
I wish I could be free
Over the distance, over the distance
Your lips were like rubies
Diamonds pierced through me

Forget me I beg, forget me I beg
Your heart of gold for me to guard,
I stole it instead
So heavy to my feet
I am anchored to the sea

Sea salt lingers on my skin
And seashells line my windows
Still havent touched that note you left
Saying I'm your widow

And as I write you letters
You only wish to kill for treasures
When my wicker burns out
And my candle cries I see your eyes
Your eyes

Over the distance, over the distance
The eyes that once knew me
Now see right through me

Over the distance, over the distance
Your lips were like honey
But you wanted money

I'll forget you I swear,
Forget you I swear
You put my heart in a locket forever to wear
Heavy emptiness
My heart is at your feet
I am anchored to the sea

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from Ode to the Sea, released September 10, 2013

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Donna Vatnick Boston, Massachusetts

Rolling on the waves of change is always challenging; songwriting is a comforting companion for a wandering rower.

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