One

Deep from the ocean

My love came to be

And though she is gone now

She's always with me

Her laughter rings clearly

Echoing in my ears

Her image reflects now

Only in my hearts tears

I remeber the smiles

That we used to share

And the sweet-scent perfume

She always would wear

The lilacs she loved,

She was not for the rose,

Still bloom every spring

Sighting her sweet repose

The wind whispers sonnets

Of my love from the waves

Every note that it sings

Is a note my heart saves

Yes, deep from the ocean

My love came to be

And someday I'll join her

We'll be one in the sea

Chris Townsend

August 2000