Open Docks Poem by Brandon Nothing

Solemnly she surrendered after years of vigor
Her hope would never return again
He said I can’t stay long
The dark brought a welcomed song
He wished he could sooner forget
He lives a life like an open dock
He lifts his burdens to the sea
Please just never be me
He never thought he would
She waits by the docks
Selling her years of life to salted water
'Dad is coming home'
She'd lie to her daughter
She wished she could sooner forget
She knew she never would