The Sinking Stern

Had she known of the impending storm,
Of the doom,
And the fall,
The ship would never have sailed.
Had she known of the broken hearts,
Of the tears,
And the loss,
The ship would never have sailed.
Had she known of the savage tides,
Of the dull clouds,
And the looming skies,
The ship would never have sailed.
But, the unsteady sands,
Have waved goodbye.
The people around,
Have kissed and cried.
The ship has sailed,
Never to return.
Hearts are hurt,
Broken and burnt.