Saudade (Longing) - I

I.

Oh sea of feelings, vast and profound,

That brings to heart the pains unheeded,

It's longing for a love no longer found,

That left my soul alone, unneeded.

II.

I long for days of old once more,

Of carefree youth and laughter free,

Sweet memories that time can't store,

But leaves inscribed in the heart of me.

III.

I yearn for lands yet unexplored,

For dreams that in my being stay,

It's longing for joys I once adored,

Beyond the horizon, the untrodden way.

IV.

Of valiant folk and glories past,

I recall with longing and with praise,

A time when destiny was cast

By courage, nobleness, and brave displays.

V.

In night's silence, the soul does feel

A void the world could not fulfill,

It's latent longing, deep and real,

For mysteries life did not instill.

VI.

Each verse I now compose and write

Reflects the feelings flooding me,

For in the fate I sing each night,

There dwell my diverse saudades free.