SAILING AWAY

For Eileen, My M.E. Friend in Hawaii

A huge moon blooms over Elmwood Park,

Illuminating silvery snow-tipped trees.

The silvered grass shines like shimmering seas,

Oh, how I wish I could embark....

I've lived in these Isles for too many years -

Sadness, Isolation, Fatigue and Pain -

Sated with scenery, tired of terrain,

And especially exhausted by the Isle of Tears.

I want to sail away to the Isle of Health,

Tack around the Isles of Friendship and Peace.

Sail the archipelago of Joyful Ease,

But sail past the over-rated Isle of Wealth.

I want to go now, before it is too late,

Before the waters rise, and rise, and rise.

Before my desired Isles disappear before my eyes,

And leave me stranded here, abandoned to ME fate.

Ffion