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1861–1929

XLVII

Bliss Carman

Like torn sea-kelp in the drift Of the great tides of the sea, Carried past the harbour-mouth To the deep beyond return,

I am buoyed and borne away On the loveliness of earth, Little caring, save for thee, Past the portals of the night.

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XLVII · Bliss Carman · Poetry Cove