Captain Dyke, he was the master
Of the vessels upon the water.
With a laugh of pride, he would say,
As he guided a ship on its way,
"All these ships belong to me,
I am the Master of the sea!"
And all would bow low at his feet,
Asking for help or something to eat.
Now he's old, and no more master,
Of the vessels upon the water,
Sadly, with a sigh he says,
Thinking of long gone better days,
"No more ships belong to me,
I'm no Master of the sea."
And all who once bowed at his feet,
Turn away at his hour of need.
- Nina Alahakoon (16/01/2004)
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