Tall ships by Roger Turner . This Yorkshire poet was inspired by Patrick Vanhalst's music. br **** br From where I stand I can see tall ships , br Standing by the quayside . br Waiting for the wind to push them out , br Out to the oceans so wide . br ... br Whistle for wind, that will fill all their sails , br And carry them over the foaming seas . br To lands far away , in search of fair trade br When the winds come , may it just be a strong breeze. br ... br From where I stand I can see tall ships , br Sailing out on the flowing ebb tide . br Here on the shore women stand and cry , br Their sadness they cannot hide . br ... br Keep the ships safe , our men free from harm br And the cargo secured stem to stern br Here we will wait , our hearts filled with hope , br All praying for a speedy return.