The Sailors Curse [CTPWC]

Staring back at me is the one I despise.

I’m counting down the days when I realise,

The punishment I have rendered unto me,

Was there all along for me to see.

What’s a man supposed to do?

To see this damned wretched life all through.

All I want is to hold you close.

But this is the bloody life I chose.

I find myself doing nothing but pacing.

And all the while my heart is racing.

Is this why I am really here?

On this Earth to shed a tear?

I loathe that face in the cracked mirror,

I would not blame you for being Judge and Juror.

Cursed I am for being so free.

I love you so much its killing me.

7 more days and nights must pass.

Please my sweet love, try to hold fast.