The Secret Poem by Chris Embrick

Nature's fury wind and thunder
Memories crashing in the dark
Far from home the ship went under
Left me shipwrecked far off the charts
To death I refused surrender
Each night in dreams kept hope alive
Hurt, alone no word to send her
To let her know that I survived
Within sight the home lights glowing
Behind me death, now safe and warm
Her heart healed without knowing
Love did not perish in the storm
For two years we've been apart
The storm today spared not my heart
I'll keep the secret, slip away
How could I ruin her wedding day.