Molly Farewell <br /> <br /> <br /> Oh Molly the lines from my pen they fly home<br /> To bid you farewell from out here on the foam<br /> As I leave Newfie shores I am so sad<br /> Bound far overseas, a very sad lad<br /> <br /> The last sight of those shores causes feelings to swell<br /> Producing a sigh in us all to dwell<br /> As the last bow waves they rapidly sweep<br /> To the shores of old Brigus over the deep<br /> <br /> In my mind's eye I see you working on track <br /> Hoeing potatoes in a field out in back<br /> With hat in place to protect from the sun <br /> A lovelier sight unknown to anyone<br /> <br /> Why I am leaving such a fair one behind<br /> Is really not very clear in my mind<br /> But leave here undoubtedly now I must<br /> And on my own reason I clearly must trust<br /> <br /> For no future lies here on this fair isle<br /> And go I must be it many a mile<br /> But my homeland will always be clear in my mind<br /> As I sail away leaving my loved ones behind.<br /> <br /> Your tears they stay with me held deep in my heart<br /> From which I am sure they will never depart<br /> For you clung to me tightly on that final embrace<br /> And on your cheek a slight tear I did trace<br /> <br /> And your words to me clearly on that occasion did say<br /> If you love me my sweetheart then you might stay<br /> But twas clear to us both it was not to be<br /> As I turned away sadly and set out to sea<br /> <br /> But one day my darling I will return<br /> While through years in between for you I will yearn<br /> And when finally home we'll continue that embrace<br /> And that tear will be gone from your lovely face<br /> <br /> John Cornick<br /> Halifax, Nova Scotia<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />   Submitted By: John Cornick