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Post by Jan on Oct 8, 2010 17:37:42 GMT -5
I just found this pic while I was looking for something else. It is one of my favourite poems, and one I remember reciting as a child. "Sea-Fever"
I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking, And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife; And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.
By John Masefield (1878-1967). (English Poet Laureate, 1930-1967.) Attachments:
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Post by Sharon on Oct 9, 2010 22:27:26 GMT -5
Thank you Jan, my dad was always reciting poetry and this was one of his favourites, I have not thought of it for so long and it brought me comfort to read it.
Love, Sharon
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