18 Apr 07
Originally posted by mikelomTHE vigil that I stand for thee,
"It's da rabbits you see!"
(c.f The Liver Birds....)
Unbroken gaze towards the sea:
Beyond the Bar and Crosby Head,
Across the waves to Birkenhead,
To feel the dawn upon my back;
As ships salute and dip their jack.
When evening shadows dull the pace,
As lamps are lit, we keep our place,
oh, Liverpool, within thy nest,
To loyal stand and guard thee best,
As witness to the march of time,
Ship whistles blow and church bells chime.
Beneath my gaze, though haughty be,
I greet the ships that cross the sea.
The ocean breeze no longer plays
A song to freedom through their stays
And sailormen from far and wide
Will rest at peace on Mersey tide.
The vigil that we stand for thee,
Oh, city fair that greets the sea;
Where seagulls sweep to mournful cry,
Yet from our nest we shall not fly.
For all that come by road or helm,
We vow thee welcome to our realm.
18 Apr 07
Originally posted by MathurineBeautiful......... thank you! ....... I miss homeland oft'times..... Made my night as I shuffle off to bed........lovely!.......thnx again.
THE vigil that I stand for thee,
Unbroken gaze towards the sea:
Beyond the Bar and Crosby Head,
Across the waves to Birkenhead,
To feel the dawn upon my back;
As ships salute and dip their jack.
When evening shadows dull the pace,
As lamps are lit, we keep our place,
oh, Liverpool, within thy nest,
To loyal stand and guard thee best,
As w ...[text shortened]... ur nest we shall not fly.
For all that come by road or helm,
We vow thee welcome to our realm.
