WHY DID I MARRY A SAILOR?

When the last line has been cast and you're left all alone,
You wonder: Why did I marry a sailor?
When it's the 27th of the month and you've only 84 cents,
You wonder: Why did I marry a sailor?
When the car won't start and the nice man says "only $65",
You wonder: Why did I marry a sailor?
When the washer won't wash, the dryer won't dry and the vacuum won't vac all in one day,
You wonder: Why did I marry a sailor?
You stop and count and find in 16 years you've spent half the time alone,
You wonder: Why did I marry a sailor?
It's Christmas morning with all the shining faces and you're hoping the bikes hold together,
You wonder: Why did I marry a sailor?
For days on end you wait and all the mailman brings is "occupant"
You wonder: Why did I marry a sailor?
The one morning you find all the lines are crossed out, it's time for the Big Fish to come home. While you watch them pull in, the lump in your throat grows.
You know why you married a sailor.
You remember all the other home comings, the look in his eyes when he sees you, the gentleness as he hugs each child,
You know why you married a sailor.
The feel of his hand on your arm and the way he says "Hi Hon, you look great."
You know why you married a sailor.
You wake up in the night to a strange sound, that's him breathing.
You know why you married a sailor.
You snuggle down, his arms hold you close,
I know why I married MY SAILOR.

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