Tranquil seas they oft' beckoned to me~

From the deep fathoms yes they did call~

Echo's of a peaceful sapphire ocean~

Reverberated against New Englands vast tidal wall;



Oh the days could be so idyllic~

As were the calm seas of yesterdays lore~

Where happiness 'twas e'er so deep and undeniable~

Back in the days of yore;



Oh the halcyon days upon the New England waters~

Sailing off cape Cod as in days and years before~

And at the wheel you could find me-'The Captain'

On my way 'cross the deeps Neptune ruled floor;



The salt air 'twas oh so invigorating~

Breathing in Cape Cods most salty breeze~

Sailing upon tranquilitys waters away from tragedy~

With so much serenity- it would bring me to my knees;



Now I am sailing upon the Sea Of Eternity~

The Shamrock sails are up and at the ready-the go~

Sail on-sail on- beloved Lion of our hearts~

You're now at peace with John, Bobby and your mother Rose...


Dedicated to:
Beloved Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Born February 22,1932
Died August 25,2009
Buried with his brothers John and Bobby
Arlington national Cemetary-Arlington Viginia

Gone but not forgotten.
We Love You!

Theodora (Theo) Onken

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/halcyon-days-of-our-teddy/