The Englishman and Other Poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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Far out the mad Sea went;
Beyond the raft, like one gone daft; (I saw them, and I know) While radiant and well content Smiled down the Bungalow. That was at Dawn; ere day had set, The Sea with pleading voice Came back to woo his love anew; (I saw them when they met) And now I know not which her choice - (The Rock's gray face was wet.) THE JEALOUS GODS 'Oh life is wonderful,' she said, 'And all my world is bright; Can Paradise show fairer skies, Or more effulgent light?' (Speak lower, lower, mortal heart, The jealous gods may hear.) She turned for answer; but his gaze Cut past her like a lance, And shone like flame on one who came With radiant glance for glance. |
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