I THE Port of Hearts' Desire lies far Across the shining sea; But the little ships whose sails are dreams Go swiftly out where its beacon gleams, Like prisoned birds set free. II The Port of Hearts' Desire lies far, The tossing sea is wide; And a laden ship rides low in a gale, While storms will shatter a dream-built sail, And reefs lie under the tide. III The Port of Hearts' Desire lies far, The sea is ribbed with foam; And many there be that hope and wait, Till hearts grow old and years grow late, For ships that never come home. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...TO MAKE A PRAIRIE by EMILY DICKINSON THE CASTLE BY THE SEA by JOHANN LUDWIG UHLAND THE GREEN LINNET by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH CLIO, NINE ECLOGUES IN HONOUR OF NINE VIRTUES: 7. OF HOSPITALITY by WILLIAM BASSE IDYLL 6. CLEODAMUS AND MYRSON by BION |