The Viking's Song
Topics: classic
When I thy lover first Shook out my canvas free And like a pirate burst Into that dreaming sea, The land knew no such thirst As then tormented me. Now when at eve returned I near that shore divine, Where once but watch-fires burned I see thy beacon shine, And know the land hath learned Desire that welcomes mine.
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"When I thy lover first..."
Exploring the themes of classic, Henry John Newbolt, Sir delivers a powerful performance in "The Viking's Song"... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...