The Marriage Before Death, And Other Poems By George Barlow |
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OH, SEA!
“Oh, sea” that flowed anear our passionate love
Once, when that passionate love did blossom sweetly—
Yea, when the passion-rosebud bloomed completely—
“Sea,” whose dear waves our very hearts did move,
We bid thee, when our passion blooms above,
Welcome to our triumphant bridal feast—
Sea, thou shalt be our white-robed splendid priest,
Our spirit of blessing,—thee we are certain of!
Once, when that passionate love did blossom sweetly—
Yea, when the passion-rosebud bloomed completely—
“Sea,” whose dear waves our very hearts did move,
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Welcome to our triumphant bridal feast—
Sea, thou shalt be our white-robed splendid priest,
Our spirit of blessing,—thee we are certain of!
Oh faithful and attendant groomsman, Sea—
Groomsman and priest and bridesmaid all in one,
Be thou a guest at our glad marriage—Sun,
The wedding feast doth also wait for thee;
And, moon and stars, no meet robe can be spun
Without your help—respond ye speedily!
Groomsman and priest and bridesmaid all in one,
Be thou a guest at our glad marriage—Sun,
The wedding feast doth also wait for thee;
And, moon and stars, no meet robe can be spun
Without your help—respond ye speedily!
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