Preble (DDG 46) - Naval Cruise Book

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FAREVVELL, NORFOLK Loving a sailor is not always gay, And loving him is a high price to pay, lt's mostly loving with nothing to hold, lt's being young yet feeling old. lt's having him whisper his love to you, lt's whispering back that you love him too, Then comes a kiss, a promise of love, Knowing you're watched and blessed from above. lt's frequently, painfully letting him go, While you're dying inside from watching him go, Watching him leave, your eyes filled with tears, Standing alone with hopes, dreams and fears. lt's sending a letter with a stamp upside down, To a far away love in a far away town, lt's going to church to kneel down and pray, lt's meaning all the things that you say. And though you know he's far away, You keep on loving him more each day, Being in love will merit your dreams, With thoughts of heaven where love's light gleams. Days go by and no mail for a spell, You wait for some word that he's well, . Then the letter arrives and you're filled with joy, You're like a child with a shiny new toy. With fingers trembling and heart beating fast, You tear open his letter and read it at last, Yes, he's well, and he misses you so, And it's filled with the love you wanted to know. Weeks are like months and months are like years, You wait for the time when you'll have no more fears Time passes slowly, yet lt's gone very fast, You're barely aware it was there when it passed. Yes, loving a sailor brings bitterness and tears, Loneliness, sadness and despondent years, Loving a sailor isn't always fun, But it's well worth the price when the battle is won. Remember, he's thinking of you everyday, He's sad and he's lonely in lands far away, A So love him and miss him and try to be braver, And always be proud of loving a sailor.