Write to me a letter each day
Be sure you don't neglect
To pour libations, bless and pray
Or else you shall regret.

Traversing waters, skies, furlongs
My sailor 'cross the sea.
Lonely Odysseus dreams and longs
For land; Penelope.

Enduring long days, months, swift years,
With spindle, broom and comb.
I'll wait with patience just to hear
Your voice saying, "I'm home."

Write to me a letter each day

So I do not forget
To watch and wait come First of May
For your homecoming silhouette.