This Lyric is: #089

I've only written three this year so far, and this, I believe is the best of em....so

Saltwater Pond
written by Allen Bilodeau 2002

I was caught in heavy winds, on an unknown rugged coast
The reefs were keeping me offshore, and the storm was getting worse
The bow was dipping under...there was just no place to go
When a 'follow my direction' I heard on the radio

Between the featherwhite breakers, that voice told me the way
And to this day I'm thankful, for my life it was saved
It led me through a passage to where the waters were calm
I tied up at a fishermans dock....in saltwater pond


Atop the rise with a spyglass, sat an old and weary man
His good wife stood beside him, with the radio by her hand
She said son I've got the kettle boiled and dinner's on the way
So sit awhile and listen too...what my good man has to say


He said a mighty ocean calling me, right out in my front yard
But my old boat lies on the shore, like me she is retired
Old and weatherbeaten, our days have come and gone
Just a pile of memories on the beach...at saltwater pond


Son I am the thankful one, since I know why you're here
I made one last plea to God, and he answered my prayer
Pull up to the table lad, and then get a good nights rest
For in the morning you might do......my last request


There's a mighty ocean calling me, and the time has come at last
So put me aboard my boat, and you can light her up with gas
When this storm is over and again it's time to sail
You can spread our ashes with....the dolphins and the whales

In just a span of a few short days, an old man and his wife
Came charging right into my heart, and really touched my life
But today brought sad tidings, so I'll sail all night til dawn
A call to bring a lady back......to saltwater pond

So tomorrow I'll bring a lady back.....to saltwater pond


[This message has been edited by Brian Austin Whitney (edited 08-31-2002).]