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SONG, FR. MARDI by HERMAN MELVILLE

Poet Analysis

First Line: LIKE THE FISH OF THE BRIGHT AND TWITTERING FIN
Last Line: WILD SONG, WILD LIGHT, IN STILL OCEAN'S DARK.
Subject(s): FISH & FISHING;

Like the fish of the bright and twittering fin,
Bright fish! diving deep as high soars the lark,
So, far, far, far, doth the maiden swim,
Wild song, wild light, in still ocean's dark.



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