What he wanted:
Her laughter ringing through the air.
Her eyes brightening and glistening with each passing moment.
Her "come-hither" look, directed at him this time.
Her hair fanning across their shared bed.
Her kiss, her touch.
Her warm embrace.
Her love.

What he had:
A ship.
An empty cockpit.
A raggedy cap.
A guilty conscience.
A gentle pat on the shoulder.
A right hand.
His empty desire.