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SONGS TO A.H.R.: 3. WHEN THE WIND IS LOW, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: When the wind is low, and the sea is soft
Last Line: But you are eternity.
Subject(s): Life; Love; Sea; Wind; Ocean


When the wind is low, and the sea is soft,
And the far heat-lightning plays
On the rim of the West where dark clouds nest
On a darker bank of haze;
When I lean at the rail with you that I love
And gaze to my heart's content;
I know that the heavens are there above --
But you are my firmament.

When the phosphor-stars are thrown from the bow
And the watch climbs up the shroud;
When the dim mast dips as the vessel slips
Through the foam that seethes aloud;
I know that the years of our life are few,
And fain as a bird to flee,
That time is as brief as a drop of dew --
But you are eternity.





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