Sea of years

Each wave is new, each one from our oldest source but changing
I'm sure when you felt lost at it, when you were so small and the vastness burned your ears
I'd swim the sea of years  to let you know you're worth the time

I'm sorry they taught me to be nervous
And for you to hide your fear, swallow hurt
Like it would feed you as dreams do
Hurt is sullen and sinks
I'm sure it made that heart so strong
I'd swim the sea of years to let you know I listened to your strings, the orchestra of your soul and I felt safe in it.

And don't count me out.
I'm here, as here as I might be
And I've got my candle flickering
I will leave it in the window at night
To light you home from sea