When worldly cares and woes beguile
Take me to the Sea a while
There in silken splendour deep
Gather peace a heart to keep.

When my genial spirits fail
I watch the Sea in wildest gale
Awe inspired in darkest night
Nature’s blast in all her might.

To sail upon the blue-green wave
Where Sirens call the sailor’s grave
Held within her cradled arm
Respect the sea or come to harm.

Patrick Scott Hogg

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