Sharon H
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I'll never forget the first
time I saw her. Elegant and graceful, she made all the others look cheap and
clumsy. I've never met another like her. She's one of a kind and almost an
obsession for me. She calms me and soothes me like no one else. I crave her
touch like a drowning man craves air. I'm not sure where I would be without
her.
There are times when I have
to leave her, for stretches longer than I care to admit. She always calls me
back. I think she's the reason I keep coming back from these insane assignments
when another man might give up. She calls to me like no other ever has,
seductive and mysterious. She's my reward for a job well done, my reason for
living.
She makes me feel real and
alive, like what I do makes a difference. Some people have questioned our
relationship, unable to understand what I see in her. The admiral understands.
I think he knows how I feel about her. I think he's known since the day I first
saw her. There are rare times when I think I'm alone with her then I'll turn
and see him watching me, that spark of amusement in those sapphire eyes.
I have to leave again. ONI
wants me to pull a defecting scientist from an rather unfriendly country. I
can't say no. This is part what I do, part of what I am. With any luck I'll
come back in one piece.
Standing in the nose, I
closed the crash doors behind me. Just me and my lady. I moved toward the great
windows, marveling at the view. I loved it here, the view from the windows is
unmatched by anything I have ever seen. Being here in the nose, there was
always a sense of optimism for me, the feeling that anything was possible. She
did that do me. Even now, overshadowed by the upcoming mission, I was filled
with a sense of wonder and awe. I leaned forward, resting one hand on the
support struts and my right hand against the herculite windows. I could feel
the pulse, and hum, the throb of power as Seaview plowed forward though
the seas. My lady, my elegant gray queen.
I wasn’t sure how long he
stood there, but I then suddenly I felt something touch my arm. He turned to
see Chip, standing behind me with a slightly worried frown.
“You're awfully quite, Lee.
You all right?” he asked me. I turned back to the window. We had already had
our pre-mission discussion. He tells me to tell ONI where to stick it, I tell
him I can't do that, it wouldn't be right. As always, we agree to disagree. I
need him here, to keep Seaview safe for me. I need to know someone I
trust is going to take care of my lady when I’m gone.
“Promise me you'll take care
of her?” I said softly, drawing my hand away from the support strut.
“I always do, Lee. Why so
morbid today?”
“Just thinking about
Seaview, Chip. That's all.”
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For My Lady
As performed by the Moody Blues
Written by Ray Thomas
From the album Seventh Sojourn
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My boat sails stormy seas
Battles oceans filled with tears
At last my port's in view
Now that I've discovered you
Oh I'd give my life so lightly
For my gentle lady
Give it freely and completely
To my lady
As life goes drifting by
Like a breeze she'll gently sigh
And slowly bow her head
Then you'll hear her softly cry.
Oh I'd give my life so lightly
For my gentle lady
Give it freely and completely
To my lady
Words that you say when we're alone
Though actions speak louder than words
But all I can say is I love you so
To drive away all my hurt
Oh I'd give my life so lightly
For my gentle lady
Give it freely and completely
To my lady
Set sail before the sun
Feel the warmth that's just begun
Share each and every dream
They belong to everyone.
Oh I'd give my life so lightly
For my gentle lady
Give it freely and completely
To my lady