On the Prospect of Peace
July 6, 2023Aforetime
July 6, 2023The Rower’s Chant
ROW till the land dip ‘neath
The sea from view.
Row till a land peep up,
A home for you.
Row till the mast sing songs
Welcome and sweet,
Row till the waves, outstripped,
Give up, dead beat.
Row till the sea-nymphs rise
To ask you why
Rowing you tarry not
To hear them sigh.
Row till the stars grow bright
Like certain eyes.
Row till the noon be high
As hopes you prize.
Row till you harbour in
All longing’s port.
Row till you find all things
For which you sought.
Thomas Sturge Moore
Thomas Sturge Moore (1870-1944) was an English poet, author, and artist who was associated with the Symbolist movement. He is known for his poetry collections such as "The Vinedresser" and "The Sea is Kind."