We set off with the object of sailing right round
In a yacht we'd spent many hard years making sound.
We'd escaped from the rat race, no longer it's slave
As we surfed through the heads on the crest of a wave.
Over the top, and off into the blue
Gradually receding, this culture we knew.
The curve that we climbed as raw cruisers was steep
The ocean was vast, unforgiving and deep.
Her moods and her energy awesome and strange
Ensured that our total respect was soon gained.
It was from our own race that we feared for our lives
Not from nature, our mother, eternal and wise.
Simple things were important, a brief shower of rain
Harvesting fruit, catching fish to sustain
Our lifestyle quite basic, our pace pretty slow
Sunrises and sunsets a free natural show.
We'd joined a race not restricted by land
Citizens of the earth, a mixed ethnic band.
Round a fire, telling jokes, singing songs having fun
We will cherish deep friendships so briefly begun.
In countries we touched we were welcomed with pride
There was nothing our hosts seemed anxious to hide.
We saw hardship and poverty, squalor for miles
Where souls scratch a living with rhythm and smiles.
On islands we loitered, exploring with glee
The mysterious world that lies under the sea.
We witnessed displays of pure beauty and grace
By the creatures that thrive in this magical place.
We sailed and we cycled, examined and probed
Moved on till we'd been to the ends of the globe
Searching for trade winds to carry us west
The boat was our haven, a safe comfy nest.
Destiny's taken this trip in her stride
Like a pro she's responded, we view her with pride.
There'll be tears when we part from this vessel we love
Such a part of our lives, like a hand from a glove.
Soon the heads are in sight and the circle's complete
There'll be joy and emotion for friends we will greet.
And now our adventure has come to a close
What we'll do as an encore, God only knows!