the ship is coming in

I'm standing on the dock, ready for this journey.
This time it will be different.
I packed what was necessary and left what I was done with.
Where I am going I'll no longer need it.
The sun is setting soon.
Dusk has always been the most beautiful time of the day.
Lights fading to distant black.
Stars aligned in outrageous formations.
We will only see them as we want to.
Perhaps we will discover some new ones.
Sit down for awhile beside me.
Hold my hand.
Breathe the air in with all the saltiness of the ocean.
Let's pretend that this will be forever.
It's the way it was always supposed to be.
The seabirds have retired for tonight.
Nocturnal life can abound in full glory.
A perfect balance of all that is right in the world.
Good night, my love.
I'll see you on the other side.