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1872–1943

THE SONG OF A SEA-FARER

Cale Young Rice

Many are on the sea to-day With all sails set. The tide rolls in a restive gray, The wind blows wet.

The gull is weary of his wings, And I am weary of all things. Heavy upon me longing lies, My sad eyes gaze

Across sad leagues that sink and rise And sink always. My life has sunk and risen so, I'd have it cease awhile to flow.

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