Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A SEA-SHELL SPEAKS, by WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Of late among the rocks I lay Last Line: A few salt drops on me once more. Subject(s): Shells; Conchology | ||||||||
Of late among the rocks I lay, But just behind the fretful spray, When suddenly a step drew near, And a man's voice, distinct and clear, Convey'd this solace . . "Come with me, Thou little outcast of the sea! Our destiny, poor shell, is one; We both may shine, but shine alone: Both are deprived of all we had In earlier days to make us glad, Or ask us why we should be sad: Which (you may doubt it as you will) To manly hearts is dearer still." I felt, ere half these words were o'er, A few salt drops on me once more. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...TANKA DIARY (2) by HARRYETTE MULLEN APPRECIATION by THOMAS BAILEY ALDRICH TO SOME LADIES [ON RECEIVING A CURIOUS SHELL] by JOHN KEATS ON SOME SHELLS FOUND INLAND by TRUMBULL STICKNEY WITH A NANTUCKET SHELL by CHARLES HENRY WEBB AN ENGLISH SHELL by ARTHUR CHRISTOPHER BENSON SEA LAVENDER by LOUISE MOREY BOWMAN A FIESOLAN IDYL by WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR |
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