You knew this day would come,
When I would desire to leave your island,
To venture across the waves,
And discover new lands.
Perhaps, one day,
I will come back,
And I will share the riches of my exploits with you.
Even when I am boarding my ship,
I will spot a golden sliver of land,
Waiting on the horizon.
And when I'm sailing for that distant isle,
Its inhabitants will wave, clap, dance.
Already I can see a fair woman, dressed in white,
Smiling at my arrival.
Our roots are entwined.
Do not be frightened when you see me carrying a sword,
Or when I recruit a crew of soldiers,
Rather, be glad!
It is a turbulent ocean,
And many of the world's peoples are savage.
I must be prepared for anything,
That lies beyond the horizon.
Be prepared for the days,
When I begin to visit you less often,
For I may find another island to my liking,
And your home will no longer be mine to live in.
I will settle in a land many miles away,
But at times you will see my ship on the horizon,
For I will miss you.
I must leave you soon,
But do not cry,
You will see me again.
With the aid you have given me,
I will be safe as I traverse the horizon.
Already I can see a fair queen, her head surrounded with light,
Smiling at my departure.
For her seed stands ready to take her place.
