I'Ll Never Leave Poem by James Casey

I'll Never Leave

Why should your cheek be pale,
Shaded with sorrow's veil?
You should never grieve me
I will never, ever leave thee.
Through my deepest sadness,
During my greatest gladness,
I am yours, believe me;
I will never, ever leave thee.

Even when I am forced to sea
A destiny that was meant to be
Unforeseen born to troubles be
I shall never, ever leave thee
My heart will cry while aweigh
I'll miss you more, more each day
Never, ever will I deceive thee
For I will never leave thee

Life's storms may crudely blow,
Leaving desires and pleasures low:
I will never deceive thee;
I could never, ever leave thee.
Never till my cheeks grow pale,
And my heart rhythms fail,
When my last breath torments thee.
Will I ever, ever leave thee!

Jim Casey 1959