Kiss me softly, kiss me long
For come tomorrow you will be gone
Into a world of sea and sky
Leaving me lonely with the tide
Dream of a distant peaceful shore
Away from the pounding waves of war
Where we can lift our hearts on high
And join our hands across the sky
'Neath silver sails like wings in flight
That touch the moon and split the night
The westward winds shall guide your path
Star strands on high shall bring you back
Through the icy teeth of night
My love for you shall be the light
Casting a glimmer from afar
When you behold the evening star
The waves that break upon my heart
Shall sound as sighs while we are apart
May sword and shield keep you from harm
Till you are safe within my arms
Over the ocean deep and green
Forever this beacon shall be seen
Casting a glimmer from afar
When you behold the evening star
Take on this voyage all my prayers
My heart will have wings to meet you there
To kiss you softly, kiss you long
Beyond the gleaming gates of dawn