Saturday, July 26, 2008

Sea Fever

I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.

I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.

By
John Masefield
1878-1967

English Poet Laureate 1930-1967

31 comments:

  1. What a great photo. Your dogs look so relaxed and happy. What do you suppose they're looking at?

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  2. This seaside picture of Edward and Apple is adorable. And I love this Masefield poem, too!

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  3. One of my all-time favourite poems. The accompanying image is perfect....your dogs are so lovable!

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  4. I always loved this poem too! Your dogs are so handsome!

    I feel fortunate to live near the ocean....there is nothing like the sound of the waves and the seagulls cry to sooth my soul.

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  5. Pamela, this is a lovely image of your furry faithful friends lounging along the shore...How I long to be near the ocean....The poem is so perfect.

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  6. A beautiful poem and two adorable dogs!

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  7. This is one of best photographs of dogs i've seen. Edward and Apple are gorgeous.

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  8. Are these your dogs? because that is an amazing picture!

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  9. A beautiful poem and great photo of your dogs...so wonderfully relaxing!

    Gillian

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  10. Ahh, the smell of salt in the air, a cooling breeze off the water, soothing waves, lapping on the beach, and...... sand in the dogs hair! Argh!!!!
    They do look relaxed and meditative. Perfect poem, perfect photo - I wish I was there in the sand with them right now.

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  11. It looks as if they are taking the time to see the sun set. Beautiful

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  12. How incredibly adorable...I do so like the poem...so befitting :)

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  13. It was wonderful to see this poem again. I've always loved it. Please pay me a visit again. I have a treat from Scotland... people that I am sure will touch your soul. Those dogs of yours are so beautiful Pamela!

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  14. I always loved that poem, and that's a perfect photo to go with it!

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  15. That is just the most lovely photo! Really stunning.

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  16. What a beautiful photo! I can almost feel the wind on my face and the warm sun on my back.

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  17. This made me winsome, I really miss being near the sea in landlocked Okieland. Lovely piccie and btw your prize will be winging it's way by Thursday :-)

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  18. Handsome dawgs. And what a great perspective in this shot.

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  19. This photo captures a perfect picture of restful bliss. You're quite the talented photographer on top of everything else, and Edward is such a great subject! I love all your pictures of him.

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  20. sigh. what a beautiful pair, a perfect couple. xo, S, Winn & Les Chats

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  21. Beautiful poem,great picture of the dogs,great blog...can i add you to my Kindred Spirit list...?

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  22. what a wonderful photo! I really enjoyed reading Apple's story in the previous post too

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  23. OH! It's the picture I requested! Thank you - they are sooo lovely together, like two shaggy teddies.

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  24. I think this poem inspired Jacqueline Bouvier to write "Sea Joy" during her younger days. Many of her poems centered around the sea.

    When I go down by the sandy shore
    I can think of nothing I want more
    Than to live by the booming blue sea
    As the seagulls flutter round about me
    I can run about when the tide is out
    With the wind and the sand and the sea all about
    And the seagulls are swirling and diving for fish.
    Oh – to live by the sea is my only wish.

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  25. What a lovely picture of your sweet dogs! The poem is very nice too.

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  26. The photo you have taken and the poem make a great pair, rather like your two dogs! x

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  27. Thank you for popping in to me... I liked this photo and the poem that accompanies it - I too find much comfort by the sea and we are, in fact, having a day trip to a small Island off the Kent coast tomorrow. Away from London - perfect peace! Kind thoughts, Andrina

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  28. I love this photo- we have a beach pup as well- Winston LOVES the gulf!!!

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  29. That is a gorgeous, dreamy photo of your sweet puppies.

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  30. Lovely words to go with such a wonderful photo of those fur babies!

    Cheers!
    xo :)

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  31. The photo on the beach is perfect and completely and utterly charming.

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