On my own last night Sitting by the shore The sky was short of stars And the sea all quiet and calm. Your shimmering queenly presence Was cast onto my mind's screen Although any spark of love for you I thought had long since gone. I called your name softly As I used to before And I heard a sad scream From a lonely sea-bird. Forgive me if you didn't even want Your lovely shadow beside me But the sky was short of stars And the sea all quiet and calm