Awaiting my treasure drifting ashore

When from the galleys we're set free

And I'll never give you more

Than the time that we save

Magdelina I forgave

And I will feel everything



There are bridges burning here and we have to keep below

Lest the guns should overtake us and let out the final blow

A deserter I'll be hung, though every battle I have won

And I won't feel anything



Hey Magdelina, there is only now to lay aside

All the bad dreams of your past have been lost in the fire

Remember, soon I'll be back to bathe in your smile

And touch a long time indeed