His circle on her sleeve To seal a memory To warm her These markings come in threes Unspoken but agreed A mother's love For her eyes only Give him to the sea Draw forests on the sand Give him to the sea Forge patterns on her feet Their secret pools of gold, a history held close Unfold This patterned drift exposed Unfold For her eyes only, for her eyes only Unfold Unfold Give him to the sea Draw forests on the sand Give him to the sea Forge patterns on her feet You unfold boy She holds you infinitely Give him to the sea Draw forests on the sand Give him to the sea Forge patterns on her