Sheffield Tall ships song, by R. turner ; music P. vanhalst

Tall ships by Roger Turner . This Yorkshire poet was inspired by Patrick Vanhalst's music.
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From where I stand I can see tall ships ,
Standing by the quayside .
Waiting for the wind to push them out ,
Out to the oceans so wide .
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Whistle for wind, that will fill all their sails ,
And carry them over the foaming seas .
To lands far away , in search of fair trade
When the winds come , may it just be a strong breeze.
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From where I stand I can see tall ships ,
Sailing out on the flowing ebb tide .
Here on the shore women stand and cry ,
Their sadness they cannot hide .
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Keep the ships safe , our men free from harm
And the cargo secured stem to stern
Here we will wait , our hearts filled with hope ,
All praying for a speedy return.