Grey rocks and greyer sea

[anteros_lmc]

Apparently it's National Poetry Day here in the UK. (Is it me, or do these things come around rather frequently?!) Anyway, never mind, it gives me a good excuse to post this rather bitter sweet poem by Canadian poet Charles G. D. Roberts.

Grey rocks and greyer sea Grey rocks, and greyer sea, And surf along the shore- And in my heart a name My lips shall speak no more. The high and lonely hills Endure the darkening year- And in my heart endure A memory and a tear. Across the tide a sail That tosses, and is gone- And in my heart the kiss That longing dreams upon. Grey rocks, and greyer sea, And surf along the shore- And in my heart the face That I shall see no more.

Bring a tear to a glass eye, so it would :'}

Comments

[eglantine-br.livejournal.com]

Like a punch in the throat. Wow.

We need some heavy LKU and LBU to counteract that!

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

It's deceptively powerful isn't it? It's almost verging on the twee but it really packs a punch. I find that the words linger too, it sticks in my head like a song.

[amaraal.livejournal.com]

*sniffles*

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

*hands amaraal large spotted handkerchief*

[amaraal.livejournal.com]

Thanks! *sniffles only a bit* I knew this one and it reminds me never to watch 'Retribution' again...

[mylodon.livejournal.com]

It would. Less is always more in poetry and this says huge amounts in just a few words. Luvverly.

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

It's lovely isn't it? Simple but really powerful.

[nodbear.livejournal.com]

*cries*
but yes - the phrase grey grief map is one I heard a long time ago and found eloquent

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

Yes, grey grief map, that captures the same feeling perfectly.