CONTENTS
　　THEMUSEOFAUSTRALIA
　　3
　　MOUNTAINS
　　3
　　KIAMA
　　6
　　ETHELINE
　　7
　　AILENE
　　9
　　KOOROORA
　　11
　　FAINTINGBYTHEWAY
　　12
　　SONGOFTHECATTLE-HUNTERS
　　14
　　FOOTFALLS
　　15
　　GODHELPOURMENATSEA
　　16
　　SITTINGBYTHEFIRE
　　17
　　BELLAMBI’SMAID
　　20
　　THECURLEWSONG
　　21
　　THEBALLADOFTANNA
　　22
　　THERAINCOMESSOBBINGDOTHEDOOR
　　23
　　URARA
　　25
　　EVENINGHYMN
　　26
　　STANZAS
　　27
　　THEWAILINTHENATIVEOAK
　　27
　　HARPSWELOVE
　　30
　　WAITINGANDWISHING
　　30
　　THEWILDKANGAROO
　　31
　　CLARI
　　33
　　WOLLONGONG
　　33
　　ELLAWITHTHESHININGHAIR
　　35
　　THEBARCOO
　　37
　　BELLSBEYONDTHEFOREST
　　37
　　ULMARRA
　　40
　　THEMAIDOFGERRINGONG
　　41
　　WATCHING
　　45
　　THEOPOSSUM-HUNTERS
　　46
　　INTHEDEPTHSOFAFOREST
　　47
　　TOCHARLESHARPUR
　　48
　　THERIVERANDTHEHILL
　　49
　　THEFATEOFTHEEXPLORERS
　　50
　　LURLINE
　　53
　　UNDERTHEFIGTREE
　　54
　　DROWNEDATSEA
　　54
　　MORNINGINTHEBUSH
　　56
　　THEGIRLILEFTBEHINDME
　　58
　　AMONGSTTHEROSES
　　59
　　SUNSET
　　60
　　DOUBTING
　　61
　　GERALDINE
　　62
　　ACHAN
　　63
　　POEMSANDSONGS
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　　THEMUSEOFAUSTRALIA
　　WHEREthepineswiththeeaglesarenestledinrifts，Andthetorrentleapsdowntothesurges，Ihavefollowedher，clamberingovertheclifts，Bythechasmsandmoon-hauntedverges。
　　Iknowsheisfairastheangelsarefair，ForhaveInotcaughtafaintglimpseofherthere；
　　Aglimpseofherfaceandherglitteringhair，AndahandwiththeHarpofAustralia？
　　Inevercanreachyou，tohearthesweetvoiceSofullwiththemusicoffountains！
　　Oh！whenwillyoumeetwiththatsoulofyourchoice，Whowillleadyoudownherefromthemountains？
　　Alyre-birdlitonashimmeringspace；
　　ItdazzledmineeyesandIturnedfromtheplace，Andweptinthedarkforagloriousface，AndahandwiththeHarpofAustralia！
　　MOUNTAINS
　　RIFTEDmountains，cladwithforests，girdedroundbygleamingpines，Wherethemorning，likeanangel，robedingoldensplendourshines；
　　Shimmeringmountains，throwingdownwardontheslopesamazyglareWherethenoondayglorysailsthroughgulfsofcalmandglitteringair；
　　Statelymountains，highandhoary，piledwithblocksofambercloud，Wherethefadingtwilightlingers，whenthewindsarewailingloud；
　　Grandoldmountains，overbeetlingbrawlingbrooksanddeepravines，Wherethemoonshine，paleandmournful，flowsonrocksandevergreens。
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　　Underneaththeseregalridges-underneaththegnarlytrees，Iamsitting，lonely-hearted，listeningtoalonelybreeze！
　　Sittingbyanancientcasement，castingmanyalonginglookOutacrossthehazygloaming-outbeyondthebrawlingbrook！
　　Overpathwaysleadingskyward-overcragandswellingcone，Pastlonghillockslookingliketowavesofoceanturnedtostone；
　　Yearningforablissunworldly，yearningforabrighterchange，YearningforthemysticAidenn，builtbeyondthismountainrange。
　　Happyyears，amongstthesevalleys，happyyearshavecomeandgone，Andmyyouthfulhopesandfriendshipswitheredwiththemonebyone；
　　Daysandmomentsbearingonwardmanyabrightandbeauteousdream，Allhavepassedmeliketosunstreaksflyingdownadistantstream。
　　Oh，thelovereturnedbylovedones！Oh，thefacesthatIknew！
　　Oh，thewrecksoffondaffection！Oh，theheartssowarmandtrue！
　　ButtheirvoicesIremember，andasomethinglingersstill，Likeadyingechoroamingsadlyroundafaroffhill。
　　Iwouldsojournherecontented，tranquilasIwasofyore，Andwouldneverwishtoclamber，seekingforanunknownshore；
　　Ihavedweltwithinthiscottagetwentysummers，andmineeyesNeverwanderederewhileroundinsearchofundiscoveredskies；
　　Butaspiritsitsbesideme，veiledinrobesofdazzlingwhite，Andadearone’swhisperwakenswiththesymphoniesofnight；
　　Andalowsadmusiccometh，bornealongonwindywings，Likeastrainfamiliarrisingfromamazeofslumberingsprings。
　　AndtheSpirit，bymywindow，speakethtomyrestlesssoul，Tellingoftheclimeshecamefrom，wherethesilentmomentsroll；
　　Tellingofthebournemysterious，wherethesunnysummersfleeCliffsandcoasts，bymanuntrodden，ridgingroundashiplesssea。
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　　Theretheyearsofyoreareblooming-theredepartedlife-dreamsdwell，TherethefacesbeamwithgladnessthatIlovedinyouthsowell；
　　Therethesongsofchildhoodtravel，overwave-wornsteepandstrand-
　　Overdaleanduplandstretchingoutbehindthismountainland。
　　``LovelyBeing，canamortal，wearyofthischangelessscene，Crossthesecloudysummitstothelandwheremanhathneverbeen？
　　Canhefindapathwayleadingthroughthatwilderingmassofpines，Sothatheshallreachthecountrywhereetherealgloryshines；
　　Sothathemayglanceatwatersneverdarkwithcomingships；
　　Hearingroundhimgentlelanguagefloatingfromangeliclips；
　　Castingoffhisearthlyfetters，livingthereforevermore；
　　AllthebloomsofBeautynearhim，gleamingonthatquietshore？
　　``Ereyouquitthisancientcasement，tellme，isitwelltoyearnFortheevanescentvisions，vanishednevertoreturn？
　　IsitwellthatIshouldwithtoleavethisdrearyworldbehind，SeekingforyourfairUtopia，whichperchanceImaynotfind？
　　Passingthroughagloomyforest，scalingsteepslikeprisonwalls，Wherethescantysunshinewaversandthemoonlightseldomfalls？
　　Oh，thefeelingsre-awakened！Oh，thehopesofloftierrange！
　　Isitwell，thoufriendlyBeing，welltowishforsuchachange？’’
　　ButtheSpiritanswersnothing！andthedazzlingmantlefades；
　　Andawailingwhisperwandersoutfromdismalseasideshades！
　　``Lo，thetreesaremoaningloudly，underneaththeirhood-likeshrouds，Andthearchaboveusdarkens，scarredwithraggedthunderclouds！’’
　　Butthespiritanswersnothing，andIlingerallalone，GazingthroughthemoonyvapourswherethelovelyDreamhasflown；
　　Andmyheartisbeatingsadly，andthemusicwaxethfaint，SailinguptoholyHeaven，liketheanthemsofaSaint。
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　　KIAMA
　　TOWARDSthehillsofJamberooSomefewfantasticshadowshaste，UplitwithfiresLikecastlespiresOutshiningthroughamiragewaste。
　　Behold，amournfulglorysitsOnfeatheredfernsandwovenbrakes，WheresobbingwildlikerestlesschildThegustybreezeofeveningwakes！
　　MethinksIhearoneverybreathAloftytonegopassingby，Thatwhispers-``Weave，Thoughwoodwindsgrieve，ThefadelessbloomsofPoesy！’’
　　Aspirithandhasbeenabroad-
　　Anevilhandtoplucktheflowers-
　　Aworldofwealth，AndbloominghealthHasgonefromfragrantseasidebowers。
　　Thetwilightwaxethdimanddark，Thesadwavesmuttersoundsofwoe，Buttheevergreenretainsitssheen，Andhappyheartsexistbelow；
　　Butpleasuresparklesonthesward，Andvoicesutterwordsofbliss，AndwhilemybrideSitsbymyside，Oh，where’sthescenesurpassingthis？
　　Kiamaslumbers，robedwithmist，AllglitteringinthedewylightThat，broodingo’erTheshinglyshore，LiesrestinginthearmsofNight；
　　Andfoam-fleckedcragswithsurgeschill，Androcksembracedofcold-lippedspray，AremoaningloudwherebillowscrowdInangrynumbersupthebay。
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　　TheholystarscomelookingdownOnwindyheightsandswarthystrand，AndLifeandLove-
　　Thecliffsabove-
　　Aresittingfondlyhandinhand。
　　Ihearamusicinwardly，Thatfloodsmysoulwiththoughtsofjoy；
　　WithinmyheartEmotionsstartThatTimemaystillbutne’erdestroy。
　　AnancientSpringrevivesitself，Anddayswhichmadethepastdivine；
　　Andrichwarmgleamsfromgoldendreams，Allgloriousintheirsummershine；
　　Andsongsofhalfforgottenhours，Andmanyasweetmelodiousstrain，WhichstillshallriseBeneaththeskiesWhenallthingselsehavediedagain。
　　Awhitesailglimmersoutatsea-
　　Avesselwalkinginhersleep；
　　SomePowergoespastThatbendsthemast，Whilefrightedwavestoleewardleap。
　　ThemoonshineveilsthenakedsandAndripplesupwardwiththetide，AsundergroundthererollsasoundFromwherethecavernedwatersglide。
　　Afacethatbearsaffection’sglow，Thesoulthatspeaksfromgentleeyes，AndjoywhichslipsFromlovinglipsHavemadethisspotmyParadise！
　　ETHELINE
　　Theheartthatoncewasrichwithlight，Andhappyinyourgrace，NowliethcoldbeneaththescornThatgathersonyourface；
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　　Andeveryjoyitknewbefore，Andeverytempleddream，IspalerthanthedyingflashOnyondermountainstream。
　　Thesoul，regrettingfounderedblissAmidthewreckofyears，HathmourneditwithintensityToodeepforhumantears！
　　TheforestfadethunderneathTheblastthatrushesby-
　　Thedrippingleavesarewhitewithdeath，ButLovewillneverdie！
　　WebothhaveseenthestarrymossThatclingswhereRuinreigns，AndonemustknowhislonelybreastAffectionstillretains；
　　Throughallthesweetesthopesoflife，Thatclusteredroundandround，Arelyingnow，likewitheredthings，Forsaken-ontheground。
　　’Tishardtothinkofwhatwewere，Andwhatwemighthavebeen，HadnotanevilspiritcreptAcrossthetranquilscene：
　　HadferventfeelingsinyoursoulNotfailednorceasedtoshineAspureasthoseexistingon，Andburningstillinmine。
　　HadeverytreasureatyourfeetThatIwaswonttopour，BeenneverthrownlikeworthlessweedsUponabarrenshore！
　　Thebitteredgeofgriefhaspassed，Iwouldnotnowupbraid；
　　Orcounttoyouthebrokenvows，Sooftenidlymade！
　　IwouldnotcrossyourpathtochaseThefalsehoodfromyourbrow-
　　Iknow，withallthatborrowedlight，Youarenothappynow：
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　　SincethosethatoncehavetrampleddownAffection’searlyclaim，HavelostapeacetheyneednothopeTofindonearthagain。
　　AILEEN
　　ASPLENDIDsunbetwixtthetreesLongspikesofflamedidshoot，WhenturningtothefragrantSouth，Withlongingeyesandburningmouth，Istretchedahandathwartthedrouth，Andpluckedatcoolingfruit。
　　Sothirstwasquenched，andhasteningonWithstrengthreturnedtome，Isetmyfaceagainstthenoon，Andreachedadenserforestsoon；
　　WhichdippedintoastilllagoonHardbythesoomingsea。
　　AlldaytheoceanbeatonbarAndbankofgleamingsand；
　　Yetthatlonepoolwasalwaysmild，Itnevermovedwhenwaveswerewild，Butslumbered，likeaquietchild，Uponthelapofland。
　　AndwhenIrestedonthebrink，Amongstthefallenflowers，Ilayincalm；noleaveswerestirredBybreathofwind，orwingofbird；
　　Itwassostill，youmighthaveheardThefootfallsofthehours。
　　FaintslumbrousscentsofrosesfilledTheairwhichcoveredme：
　　Mywordswerelow-``shelovedthemso，InEdenvalessuchodoursblow：
　　HowstrangeitisthatrosesgrowSoneartheshoresofSea！’’
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　　AsweeterfragrancenevercameAcrosstheFieldsofYore！
　　AndwhenIsaid-``weherewoulddwell，’’-
　　Alowvoiceonthesilencefell-
　　``Ah！ifyoulovedtheroseswell，YoulovedAileenthemore。’’
　　``Ay，thatIdid，andnowwouldturn，Andfallandworshipher！
　　ButOh，youdwellsofar-sohigh！
　　Onecannotreach，thoughhemaytry，TheMorningland，andJaspersky-
　　ThebalmyhillsofMyrrh。
　　``WhyvexmewithdelicioushintsOffairestface，andrarestblooms；
　　YouSpiritofadarlingDreamWhichlinksitselfwitheverythemeAndthoughtofminebysurforstream，Inglens-orcavernedglooms？’’
　　Shesaid，``thywishesledmedown，Fromamaranthinebowers：
　　AndsincemyfacewashauntingtheeWithroses（dearwhichusedtobe），Theyallhavehitherfollowedme，Thescentsandshapesofflowers。’’
　　``Thenstay，mineownevangel，stay！
　　Or，going，takemetoo；
　　Butletmesojournbyyourside，Ifherewedwellorthereabide，Itmattersnot！’’Imadlycried-
　　``Ionlycareforyou。’’
　　Oh，glitteringFormthatwouldnotstay！-
　　Oh，sudden，sighingbreeze！
　　AfaintingrainbowdroppedbelowFargleamingpeaksandwallsofsnowAndthere，awearyway，Igo，TowardstheSunriseseas。
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　　KOOROORA
　　THEgumsinthegullystandgloomyandstark，Atorrentbeneaththemisleaping，AndthewindgoesaboutlikeaghostinthedarkWhereachiefofWahibbiliessleeping！
　　Hedreamsofabattle-offoesofthepast，Buthehearsnotthewhoopingabroadontheblast，Northefallofthefeetthataretravellingfast。
　　Oh，whydostthouslumber，Kooroora？
　　Theycomeo’erthehillsintheirterribleire，Andspeedbythewoodlandsandwater；
　　Theylookdownthehillsattheflickeringfire，Alleagerandthirstyforslaughter。
　　Lo！thestormymoonglareslikeatorchfromthevale，Andavoiceinthebelahgrowswildinitswail，AsthecriesoftheWanneroosswellwiththegale-
　　Oh！rousetheeandmeetthem，Kooroora！
　　Hestartsfromhissleepandheclutcheshisspear，Andtheechoesrollbackwardinwonder，Forashoutingstrikesintothehollowwoodsnear，Likethesoundofagatheringthunder。
　　Heclamberstheridge，withhisfacetothelight，ThefoesofWahibbicomefullinhissight-
　　ThewatersofMookiwillreddento-night。
　　Go！andgloryawaitsthee，Kooroora！
　　Lo！yeelamanssplinterandboomerangsclash，Andaspearthroughthedarknessisdriven-
　　ItwhizzesalonglikeawanderingflashFromtheheartofahurricaneriven。
　　Theyturntothemountains，thatgloomy-browedband；
　　Theraindroppethdownwithamoantotheland，Andthefaceofachieftainliesburiedinsand-
　　Oh，thelightthatwasquenchedwithKooroora！
　　To-morrowtheWanneroodogswillrejoice，Andfeastinthisdesolatevalley；
　　Butwherearehisbrothers-thefriendsofhischoice，Andwhyartthouabsent，Ewalli？
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　　Nowsilencedrawsbacktotheforestagain，Andthewind，likeawayfarer，sleepsontheplain，Butthecheeksofawarriorbleachintherain。
　　Oh！wherearethymourners，Kooroora？
　　FAINTINGBYTHEWAY
　　SWARTHYwastelands，wideandwoodless，glitteringmilesandmilesaway，Wherethesouthwindseldomwandersandthewinterswillnotstay；
　　Luridwastelands，pentinsilence，thickwithhotandthirstysighs，Wherethescantythorn-leavestwinklewiththeirhaggard，hopelesseyes；
　　Furnacedwastelands，hunchedwithhillocks，liketostonybillowsrolled，Wherethenakedflatslieswirling，likeaseaofdarkenedgold；
　　Burningwastelands，glancingupwardwithaweirdandvacantstare，Wherethelanguidheavensquivero’erreddepthsofstirlessair！
　　``Oh，mybrother，Iamwearyofthiswilderingwasteofsand；
　　Inthenoontidewecannevertraveltothepromisedland！
　　Lo！thedesertbroadensroundus，glaringwildlyinmyface，Withlongleaguesofsunflameonit，-oh！thebarren，barrenplace！
　　See，behindusgleamsagreenplot，shallwethitherturnandrestTillacoldwindfluttersover，tillthedayisdownthewest？
　　Iwouldfollow，butIcannot！Brother，letmehereremain，Fortheheartisdeadwithinme，andImaynotriseagain。’’
　　``Whereforestaytotalkoffainting？-rousetheeforawhile，myfriend；
　　Eveninghurriesonourfootsteps，andthisjourneysoonwillend。
　　Whereforestaytotalkoffainting，whenthesun，withsinkingfire，Smitestheblocksofbrokenthunder，blackeningyondercraggyspire？
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　　Evennowthefar-offlandscapebroodsandfillswithcomingchange，Andawitheredmoongrowsbrighterbendingo’erthatshadowedrange；
　　Atthefeetofgrassysummitssleepsawatercalmandclear-
　　Thereissurelyrestbeyondit！Comrade，whereforetarryhere？
　　``Yetalittlelongerstruggle；wehavewalkedawilderplain，Andhavemetmoretroubles，trustme，thanwee’ershallmeetagain！
　　CanyouthinkofallthedangersyouandIarelivingthroughWithasoulsoweakandfearful，withthedoubtsIneverknew？
　　Dostthounotrememberthatthethornsareclusteredwiththerose，AndthateveryZin-likebordermayapleasantlandenclose？
　　Oh，acrossthesesultrydesertsmanyafruitfulscenewe’llfind，Andthebloomswegathershallbeworththewoundstheyleavebehind！’’
　　``Ah，mybrother，itisuseless！See，o’erburdenedwiththeirload，Allthefriendswhowentbeforeusfallorfalterbytheroad！
　　Wehavecomeawearydistance，seekingwhatwemaynotget，AndIthinkwearebutchildren，chasingrainbowsthroughthewet。
　　Tellmenotofvernalvalleys！IsitwelltoholdareedOutfordrowningmentoclutchatinthemomentsoftheirneed？
　　Gothyjourneyonwithoutme；itisbetterIshouldstay，Sincemylifeislikeanevening，fading，swooningfastaway！
　　``Whereareallthespringsyoutalkedof？HaveInotwithpleadingmouthLookedtoHeaventhroughasilencestifledinthecrimsondrouth？
　　HaveInot，withlipsunsated，watchedtoseethefountainsburst，WhereIsearchedtherocksforcisterns？Andtheyonlymockedmythirst！
　　Oh，Idreamtofcountriesfertile，brightwithlakesandflashingrillsLeapingfromtheirshadycaverns，streamingroundathousandhills！
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　　Leaveme，brother，allisfruitless，barren，measureless，anddry，AndmyGodwillneverhelpmethoughIpray，andfaint，anddie！’’
　　``Up！Itelltheethisisidle！Oh，thoumanoflittlefaith！
　　DoubtingonthevergeofAidenn，turningnowtocovetdeath！
　　Bytheferventhopeswithinme，bythestrengthwhichnervesmysoul，Bytheheartthatyearnstohelpthee，weshallliveandreachthegoal！
　　Riseandleanthyweightuponme。Lifeisfair，andGodisjust，AndHeyetwillshowusfountains，ifweonlylookandtrust！
　　Oh，Iknowit，andHeleadsustotheglensofstreamandshade，Wherethelow，sweetwatersgurgleroundthebankswhichcannotfade！’’
　　Thushespake，myfriendandbrother！andhetookmebythehand，AndIthinkwewalkedthedeserttillthenightwasontheland；
　　Thenwecametofloweryhollows，whereweheardafar-offstreamSinginginthemoonytwilight，liketheriversofmydream。
　　Andthebalmywindscametrippingsoftlythroughthepleasanttrees，AndIthoughttheyboreamurmurlikeavoicefromsleepingseas。
　　Sowetravelled，sowereachedit，andInevermorewillpartWiththepeace，ascalmassunset，foldedroundmywearyheart。
　　SONGOFTHECATTLEHUNTERS
　　WHILEthemorninglightbeamsonthefern-mattedstreams，Andthewater-poolsflashinitsglow，Downtheridgeswefly，withaloudringingcry-
　　Downtheridgesandgullieswego！
　　Andthecattlewehunt-theyareracinginfront，Witharoarlikethethunderofwaves，Asthebeatandthebeatofourswifthorses’feetStarttheechoesawayfromtheircaves！
　　AsthebeatandthebeatOfourswifthorses’feetStarttheechoesawayfromtheircaves！
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　　Likeawintryshorethatthewatersrideo’er，Allthelowlandsarefillingwithsound；
　　Forswiftlywegainwheretheherdsontheplain，Likeatempest，aretearingtheground！
　　Andwe’llfollowthemhardtotherailsoftheyard，O’erthegulchesandmountain-topsgrey，Wherethebeatandthebeatofourswifthorses’feetWilldiewiththeechoesaway！
　　WherethebeatandthebeatOfourswifthorses’feetWilldiewiththeechoesaway！
　　FOOTFALLS
　　THEemberswereblinkingandclinkingaway，Thecasementhalfopenwasthrown；
　　TherewasnothingbutcloudontheskirtsoftheDay，AndIsatonthethresholdalone！
　　AndsaidtotheriverwhichflowedbymydoorWithitsbeautifulfacetothehill，``Ihavewaitedandwaited，allweariedandsore，Butmyloveisawandererstill！’’
　　Andsaidtothewind，asitpausedinitsflightTolookthroughtheshiveringpane，``Therearememoriesmoaningandhomelessto-nightThatcanneverbetranquilagain！’’
　　Andsaidtothewoods，astheirburdenswereborneWithaflutterandsightotheeaves，``Theyarewrinkledandwasted，andtatteredandtorn，Andwetoohaveourwitheringleaves。’’
　　DidIhearalowechooffootfallsabout，Whilstwatchingthoseforesttreesstark？
　　OrwasitadreamthatIhurriedwithoutToclutchatandgrapplethedark？
　　IntheshadowIstoodforamomentandspake-
　　``Brightthingthatwaslovedinthepast，Oh！amIasleep-orabroadandawake？
　　Andareyousonearmeatlast？
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　　``Oh，roamerfromlandswherethevanishedyearsgo，Oh，waiffromthosemysticalzones，ComeherewhereIlongforyou，brokenandlow，Onthemossesandwaterystones！
　　``ComeoutofyoursilenceandtellmeifLifeIssofairinthatworldastheysay；
　　Wasitworthallthisyearning，andweeping，andstrifeWhenyouleftitbehindyouto-day？
　　``Willitendallthiswatching，anddoubting，anddread？
　　Dothesesorrowsdieoutwithourbreath？
　　Willtheypassfromoursoulslikeanightmare，’’Isaid，``WhileweglidethroughthemazesofDeath？
　　``ComeoutofthatdarknessandteachmetheloreYouhavelearnedsinceIlookedonyourface；
　　Bythesummersthatblossomedandfadedofyore-
　　Bythelightswhichhavefledtothatplace！
　　``YouanswermenotwhenIknowthatyoucould-
　　WhenIknowthatyoucouldandyoushould；
　　Thoughthestormsbeabroadonthewave；
　　Thoughtheraindroppethdownwithawailtothewood，Andmyheartisascoldasyourgrave！’’
　　GODHELPOURMENATSEA
　　Thewildnightcomeslikeanowltoitslair，Theblackcloudsfollowfast，Andthesun-gleamsdie，andthelightningsglare，Andtheshipsgoheavingpast，past，past-
　　Theshipsgoheavingpast！
　　Barthedoors，andhigher，higherPilethefaggotsonthefire：
　　Nowabroad，bymanyalight，Emptyseatsthereareto-night-
　　Emptyseatsthatnonemayfill，Forthestormgrowslouderstill：
　　Howitsurgesandswellsthroughthegorgesanddells，Undertheledgesandoverthelea，Whereawaterysoundgoethmoaningaround-
　　Godhelpourmenatsea！
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　　Oh！neveratempestblewontheshoreButthatsomeheartdidmoanForadarlingvoiceitwouldhearnomoreAndafacethathadleftitlone，lone，lone-
　　Afacethathadleftitlone！
　　IamwatchingbyapaneDarkenedwiththegustyrain，Watching，throughamistoftears，Sadwiththoughtsofotheryears，ForabrotherIdidmissInastormytimelikethis。
　　Ah！thetorrenthowlspast，likeafiendontheblast，Undertheledgesandoverthelea；
　　Andthepentwatersgleam，andthewildsurgesscream-
　　Godhelpourmenatsea！
　　Ah，Lord！theymaygropethroughthedarktofindThyhandwithinthegale；
　　AndcriesmayriseonthewingsofthewindFrommarinerswearyandpale，pale，pale-
　　Frommarinerswearyandpale！
　　’Tisafearfulthingtoknow，Whilethestorm-windsloudlyblow，ThatamancansometimescomeTooneartohisfather’shome；
　　Sothatheshallkneelandsay，``Lord，Iwouldbefaraway！’’
　　Ho！thehurricanesroarroundadangerousshore，Undertheledgesandoverthelea；
　　Andtheretwinklesalightonthebillowssowhite-
　　Godhelpourmenatsea！
　　SITTINGBYTHEFIRE
　　BarrenAgeandwitheredWorld！
　　Oh！thedyingleaves，Likeadrizzlingrain，Fallingroundtheroof-
　　Patteringonthepane！
　　FrostyAgeandcold，coldWorld！
　　Ghostsofotherdays，Troopingpastthefadedfire，Flitbeforethegaze。
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　　NowthewindgoessoughingwildO’erthewhistlingEarth；
　　Andwefrontafeebleflame，Sittingroundthehearth！
　　Sittingbythefire，Watchinginitsglow，GhostsofotherdaysTroopingtoandfro……
　　Oh，thenights-thenightswe’vespent，Sittingbythefire，Cheerfulinitsglow；
　　Twentysummersback-
　　Twentyyearsago！
　　IfthedaysweredaysoftoilWhereforeshouldwemourn；
　　Therewereshadowsneartheshine，Flowerswiththethorn？
　　AndwestillcanrecollectEveningsspentinmirth-
　　Fragmentsofabrokenlife，Sittingroundthehearth：
　　Sittingbythefire，Cheerfulinitsglow，Twentysummersback-
　　Twentyyearsago。
　　Beautystoopedtoblessusonce，Sittingbythefire，Happyinitsglow；
　　Fortysummersback-
　　Fortyyearsago。
　　Wordsoflovewereinterchanged，Maidenheartswestole；
　　AndthelightaffectionthrowsSleptoneverysoul。
　　Oh，thehourswentflyingpast-
　　Hoursofpricelessworth；
　　ButwetooknonoteofTime，Sittingroundthehearth：
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　　Sittingbythefire，Happyinitsglow，Fortysummersback-
　　Fortyyearsago。
　　Gleesomechildrenwerewenot？
　　Sittingbythefire，Ruddyinitsglow，Sixtysummersback-
　　Sixtyyearsago。
　　Laughingvoicesfilledtheroom；
　　Oh，thesongswesung，Whentheeveningshurriedby-
　　Whenourheartswereyoung！
　　Pleasantfaceswatchedtheflame-
　　Eyesillumedwithmirth-
　　Andwetoldsomemerrytales，Sittingroundthehearth：
　　Sittingbythefire，Ruddyinitsglow，Sixtysummersback-
　　Sixtyyearsago……
　　BarrenAgeandwitheredWorld！
　　Oh，thedyingleaves，Likeadrizzlingrain，Fallingroundtheroof-
　　Patteringonthepane！
　　FrostyAgeandcold，coldWorld！
　　Ghostsofotherdays，Troopingpastthefadedfire，Flitbeforethegaze。
　　NowthewindgoessoughingwildO’erthewhistlingEarth；
　　Andwefrontafeebleflame，Sittingroundthehearth：
　　Sittingbythefire，Watching，initsglow，GhostsofotherdaysTroopingtoandfro！
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　　BELLAMBI’SMAID
　　AMONGSTthethunder-splinteredcavesOnOcean’slongandwindyshore，IcatchthevoiceofdyingwavesBelowtheridgesoldandhoar；
　　Thespraydescendsinsilvershowers，Andlovelywhisperscomeandgo，LikeechoesfromthehappyhoursInevermoremayhopetoknow！
　　ThelowmimosadroopswithlocksOfyellowhair，indewyglade，WhilefarabovethecavernedrocksIhearthedarkBellambi’sMaid！
　　ThemoonlightdreamsuponthesailThatdrivestherestlessshiptosea；
　　Thecloudstrooppastthemountainvale，Andsinklikespiritsdownthelee；
　　ThefoggypeakofCorrimal，Uplifted，bearsthepallidglowThatstreamsfromyonderairyhallAndrobesthesleepinghillsbelow；
　　ThewanderingmeteorsoftheskyBeneaththedistantwaterswade，Whilemysticmusichurriesby-
　　ThesongsofdarkBellambi’sMaid！
　　Whycomesyourvoice，youlonelyOne，Alongthewildharp’swailingstrings？
　　Havenotourhoursofmeetinggone，Likefadingdreamsonphantomwings？
　　ArenotthegrassesroundyourgraveYetspringinggreenandfreshtoview？
　　AnddoesthegleamonOcean’swaveTidegladnessnowtomeandyou？
　　Oh！coldandcheerlessfallsthenightOnwitheredheartsandhopesdecayed：
　　AndIhaveseenbutlittlelightSincediedthedarkBellambi’sMaid！
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　　THECURLEWSONG
　　Theviewlessblastfliesmoaningpast，Awaytotheforesttrees，WheregiantpinesandleaflessvinesBend’neaththewanderingbreeze！
　　Fromfernystreams，unearthlyscreamsAreheardinthemidnightblue；
　　Asafartheyroamtotheshepherd’shome，TheshrieksofthewildCurlew！
　　AsafartheyroamTotheshepherd’shome，TheshrieksofthewildCurlew！
　　Themistsarecurledo’eradark-facedworld，Andtheshadowssleeparound，WheretheclearlagoonreflectsthemoonInherhazyglorycrowned；
　　Whiledingoeshowl，andwakethegrowlOfthewatchdogbraveandtrue；
　　Whoseloud，roughbarkshootsupinthedark，WiththesongoftheloneCurlew！
　　Whoseloud，roughbarkShootsupinthedark，WiththesongoftheloneCurlew！
　　NearherbybanksthedarkgreenranksOftherushesstooptodrink；
　　Andtherippleschime，inameasuredtime，Onthesmoothandmossybrink；
　　Aswind-breathssigh，andpass，anddie，Tostartfromtheswampsanew，Andjoinagaino’erridgeandplainWiththewailsofthesadCurlew！
　　AndjoinagainO’erridgeandplainWiththewailsofthesadCurlew！
　　ThecloudsarethrownaroundtheconeOfthemountainbareandhigh，（Whosecraggypeakuprearstothecheek-
　　Tothefaceofthesombresky）
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　　Whendownbeneaththefoggywreath，Fullmanyagullythrough，Theyrendtheair，likecriesofdespair，ThescreamsofthewildCurlew！
　　Theyrendtheair，Likecriesofdespair，ThescreamsofthewildCurlew！
　　Theviewlessblastfliesmoaningpast，Awaytotheforesttrees；
　　WheregiantpinesandleaflessvinesBend’neaththewanderingbreeze！
　　Fromfernystreams，unearthlyscreamsAreheardinthemidnightblue；
　　Asafartheyroamtotheshepherd’shome，TheshrieksofthewildCurlew！
　　AsafartheyroamTotheshepherd’shome，TheshrieksofthewildCurlew！
　　THEBALLADOFTANNA
　　Shekneltbythedead，inherpassionategrief，BeneathaweirdforestofTanna；
　　Shekissedthesternbrowofherfatherandchief，AndcursedthedarkraceofAlkanna。
　　Withfacesaswildasthecloudsintherain，ThesonsofKerraracamedowntotheplain，Andspoketothemournerandburiedtheslain。
　　Oh，theglorythatdiedwithDeloya！
　　``Wahina，’’theywhispered，``Alkannalieslow，Andtheghostofthysirehathbeengladdened，ForthemenofhispeoplehavefoughtwiththefoeTilltheriversofWarraarereddened！’’
　　Sheliftedhereyestotheglimmeringhill，Thenspoke，withavoicelikeamusicalrill，``Thetimeistooshort；canIsojournherestill？’’
　　Oh，theYouththatwassadforDeloya！
　　``Wahina，whylinger，’’Annatanamsaid，``Whenthetentofachieftainislonely？
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　　Thereareotherswhogrieveforthelightthathasfled，Andonewhowaitshereforyouonly！’’
　　``Go-leaveme！’’shecried。``Iwouldfainbealone；
　　Imuststaywherethetreesandthewildwatersmoan；
　　Formyheartisascoldasawave-beatenstone。’’
　　Oh，theBeautythatwasbrokeforDeloya！
　　``Wahina，whyweepo’erahandfulofdust，Whenthesoulsofthebraveareapproaching？
　　Oh，looktothefiresthatarelitforthejust，AndthemightywhosleepinArrochin！’’
　　Butsheturnedfromtheglareoftheflame-smittensea，Andacry，likeawhirlwind，cameoverthelea-
　　``Awaytothemountainsandleaveherwithme！’’
　　Oh，theheartthatwasbrokeforDeloya！
　　THERAINCOMESSOBBINGTOTHEDOOR
　　THEnightgrowsdark，andweird，andcold；andthickdropspatteronthepane；
　　Therecomesawailingfromthesea；thewindiswearyoftherain。
　　Theredcoalsclickbeneaththeflame，andsee，withslowandsilentfeetThehoodedshadowscrossthewoodstowherethetwilightwatersbeat！
　　Now，fan-wisefromtheruddyfire，abrilliancesweepsathwartthefloor；
　　As，streamingdownthelattices，theraincomessobbingtothedoor：
　　As，streamingdownthelattices，Theraincomessobbingtothedoor。
　　Dullechoesroundthecasementfall，andthroughtheemptychambersgo，Likeformsunseenwhomwecanhearontip-toestealingtoandfro。
　　Butfillyourglassestothebrims，and，throughamistofsmilesandtears，Oureyesshalltellhowmuchwelovetotoasttheshadesofotheryears！
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　　Andhithertheywillflockagain，theghostsofthingsthatarenomore，While，streamingdownthelattices，theraincomessobbingtothedoor：
　　While，streamingdownthelattices，Theraincomessobbingtothedoor。
　　Thetempest-troddenwastelandsmoan-thetreesarethreshingattheblast；
　　Andnowtheycome，thepallidshapesofDreamsthatperishedinthepast；
　　And，whenweliftthewindowsup，asmotheredwhisperroundusstrays，Likesomelonewanderingvoicefromgravesthatholdthewrecksofbygonedays。
　　ItellyethatIlovethestorm，forthinkwenotofthoughtsofyore，When，streamingdownthelattices，theraincomessobbingtothedoor？
　　When，streamingdownthelattices，Theraincomessobbingtothedoor？
　　We’lldrinktothosewesadlymiss，andsingsomemournfulsongweknow，Sincetheymaychancetohearitall，andmuseonfriendsthey’veleftbelow。
　　Whoknows-ifsoulsinblisscanleavethebordersoftheirEden-home-
　　Butthatsomelovingonemaynowabouttheancientthresholdroam？
　　Oh，likeanexile，hewouldhailaglimpseofthefamiliarfloor，Though，streamingdownthelattices，theraincomessobbingtothedoor！
　　Though，streamingdownthelattices，Theraincomessobbingtothedoor！
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　　URARA
　　Note：AnotherspellingofOrara，atributaryoftheriverClarence。
　　EUROKA，gooverthetopsofthehill，FortheDeath-cloudshavepassedusto-day，Andwe’llcryinthedarkforthefoot-fallsstill，Andthetrackswhicharefadingaway！
　　Letthemyelltotheirlubras，theBulginbahdogs，Andsayhowourbrotherswereslain，Weshallwipeoutourgriefinthebloodoftheirchief，Andtwentymoredeadontheplain-
　　Ontheblood-spatteredspursoftheplain！
　　Butthelowwindssigh，Andthedeadleavesfly，Whereourwarriorslie，Inthedingoes’den-inthewhite-cedarglenOnthebanksofthegloomyUrara！
　　Urara！Urara！
　　OnthebanksofthegloomyUrara！
　　TheWallaroosgropethroughthetuftsofthegrass，Andcrawltotheircovertsforfear；
　　Butwe’llsitintheashesandletthempassWheretheboomerangssleepwiththespear！
　　Oh！ourheartswillbelonelyandlowto-nightWhenwethinkofthehuntsofyore；
　　Andthefoesthatwesought，andthefightswhichwefought，Withthosewhowillbattlenomore-
　　Whowillgotothebattlenomore！
　　Forthedullwindssigh，Andthedeadleavesfly，Whereourwarriorslie，Inthedingoes’den-inthewhite-cedarglenOnthebanksofthegloomyUrara！
　　Urara！Urara！
　　OnthebanksofthegloomyUrara！
　　Oh！thegorgesandgulliesareblackwithcrows，Andtheyfeastonthefleshofthebrave；
　　ButtheforestisloudwiththehowlsofourfoesForthosewhomtheynevercansave！
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　　Letuscrouchwithourfacesdowntoourknees，Andhideinthedarkofourhair；
　　Forwewillnotreturnwherethecamp-firesburn，Andseewhatissmoulderingthere-
　　Whatissmouldering，moulderingthere！
　　Wherethesadwindssigh-
　　Thedeadleavesfly，Andourwarriorslie；
　　Inthedingoes’den-inthewhite-cedarglenOnthebanksofthegloomyUrara！
　　Urara！Urara！
　　OnthebanksofthegloomyUrara！
　　EVENINGHYMN
　　THEcrag-pentbreezessobandmoanwherehiddenwatersglide；
　　Andtwilightwandersroundtheearthwithslowandshadowystride。
　　Thegleamingclouds，abovethebrowsofwesternsteepsuphurled，Looklikethespiresofsomefairtownthatboundsabrighterworld。
　　Lo，fromthedepthsofyonderwood，wheremanyablindcreekstrays，ThepureAustralianmooncomesforth，enwreathedwithsilverhaze。
　　Therainymistsaretroopingdownthefoldinghillsbehind，Anddistanttorrent-voicesriselikebellsuponthewind。
　　Theecheu’s*songsaredying，withtheflute-bird’smellowtone，Andnightrecallsthegloomyowltorovethewildsalone；
　　Night，holynight，inrobesofblue，withgoldenstarsencrowned，AscendingmountainsliketowallsthathemanEdenround。
　　Note：*Therufous-breastedthickhead。
　　Oh，lovelymoon！oh，holynight！howgoodyourGodmustbe，When，throughthegloriesofyourlight，Hestoopstolookatme！
　　Oh，glitteringcloudsandsilveryshapes，thatvanishonebyone！
　　IsnotthekindnessofourLordtoogreattothinkupon？
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　　IfhumansongcouldflowasfreeasHiscreatedbreeze，When，slopingfromsomehoaryheight，itsweepsthevacantseas，Thenshouldmyvoicetoheavenascend，mytunefullyrebestrung，Andmusicsweeterthanthewindsshouldroamtheseglensamong。
　　Goby，yegolden-footedhours，toyourmysteriousbourne，Andhidethesinsyebearfromhence，sothattheyne’erreturn。
　　Teachme，yebeauteousstars，tokisskindMercy’schasteningrod，And，lookingupfromNature’sface，toworshipNature’sGod。
　　STANZAS
　　THEsunsetsfallandthesunsetsfade，ButstillIwalkthisshadowyland；
　　AndgrapplethedarkandonlythedarkInmysearchforalovinghand。
　　Forit’shereastill，deepwoodlandlies，Withspursofpineandsheavesoffern；
　　ButIwanderwild，andwaillikeachildForafacethatwillneverreturn！
　　Andit’shereamightywaterflows，Withdriftsofwindandwimpledwaves；
　　ButthedarlingheadofadearonedeadIshiddenbeneathitscaves。
　　THEWAILINTHENATIVEOAK
　　WHEREthelonecreek，chafingnightlyinthecoldandsadmoonshine，Beatsbeneaththetwistedfern-rootsandthedrenchedanddrippingvine；
　　Wherethegumtrees，ringedandragged，fromthemazymarginsrise，Staringoutagainsttheheavenswiththeirlanguidgapingeyes；
　　ThereIlistened-thereIheardit！Oh，thatmelancholysound，Wanderinglikeaghostlywhisper，throughthedreamingdarknessround！
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　　Wandering，likeafearfulwarning，wherethewitheredtwilightbrokeThroughamassofmournfultresses，droopingdowntheNativeOak。
　　AndIcaughtaglimpseofsunsetfadingfromafar-offwild，AsIsatmedowntofancy，likeathoughtful，wistfulchild-
　　Satmedowntofancywhatmightmeanthosehollow，hopelesstones，Soomingroundtheswooningsilence，dyingoutinsmotheredmoans！
　　Whatmightmeanthatmuffledsobbing？Didalonelyphantomwail，Pentamongstthosetangledbranchesbarringoutthemoonlightpale？
　　Weptitforthatgleamofglorywastingfromtheforestaisles；
　　Forthatfaintinggleamofglorysadwithflickering，sicklysmiles？
　　InthesewoodlandsIwasrestless！Ihadseenalightdepart，Andanacheforsomethingvanishedfilledandchilledmylongingheart，AndIlinkedmythoughtstogether-``Allseemedstillanddullto-day，Butapainfulsymbolgrowethfromtheshinethatpalesaway！
　　Thismaynotbeidledreaming；ifthespiritroams，’’Isaid，``Thisissurelyone，awandererfromtheageswhichhavefled！
　　Whocanlookbeyondthedarkness；whocanseesohemaytellWherethesunsetsallhavegoneto；wherethesoulsthatleaveusdwell？
　　``Thismightbealovingexile，fullwithfadedthoughtsreturned，Seekingforfamiliarfaces，friendsforwhomhelonghadyearned。
　　Herehisfathersmusthavesojourned-herehispeoplemayhavedied，Or，perchance，todistantforestsallwerescatteredfarandwide。
　　Sohemoansandsohelingers！weepingo’erthewastedwild；
　　Weepingo’erthedesolation，likealost，benightedchild！
　　Sohemoans，andsohelingers！Hencethesefitful，fretfulsighs，Deepwithintheoaktreesolemn！Hencetheseweary，wearycries！
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　　``Orwhoknowsbutthatsomesecretliesbeneathyondismalmound？
　　Ha！adreary，dreadfulsecretmustbeburiedunderground！
　　Notaraggedbladeofverdure-notonerootofmossisthere；
　　Whohathtornthegrassesfromit-whereforeisthatbarrowbare？
　　Darknessshutstheforestroundme。HereIstandand，OmyGod！
　　Thismaybesomeinjuredspiritravingroundandroundthesod。
　　Hush！thetempest，howittravels！Bloodhathherebeensurelyshed-
　　Hush！thethunder，howitmutters！Oh，theunrequitedDead！’’
　　Cameafootfallpastthewater-cameawildmanthroughthegloom，Downhestoopedandfacedthecurrent，silentasthesilenttomb；
　　Downhestoopedandlappedtheripples：notasinglewordhespoke，ButIwhispered，``HecantellmeoftheSecretintheOak？
　　Verythoughtfulseemsthatforehead；manylegendshemayknow；
　　Manytalesandoldtraditionslinkedtowhatisherebelow！
　　Imustaskhim-restIcannot-thoughmylifeuponithung-
　　Thoughthesewailsarewaxinglouder，Imustgivemythoughtsatongue。
　　``Shakethatsilencefromyou，wildman！Ihavelookedintoyourface，HopingIshouldlearnthestorythereaboutthisfearfulplace。
　　Slakeyourthirst，butstayandtellme：didyourheartwithterrorbeat，Whenyousteppedacrossthebareandblastedhillockatyourfeet？
　　Hearkentothesecroonssowretcheddeepwithintheduskboughspent！
　　Holdyounotsomestrangetraditioncoupledwiththisstrangelament？
　　Whenyourtribeabouttheircamp-fireshearthathollow，brokencry，Dotheyhintofdeedsmysterious，hiddeninthedaysgoneby？’’
　　Butheroselikeonebewildered，shookhisheadandglidedpast；
　　Huddlingwhispershurriedafter，hissinginthehowlingblast！
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　　Nowasheetofluridsplendoursweptathwartthemountainspire，Andamidnightsquallcametrumpingdownonzigzagpathsoffire！
　　Throughthetumultdashedatorrentflankingoutinfoamingstreams，Whilstthewoodlandsgroanedandmutteredlikeamonstervexedwithdreams。
　　ThenIswoonedawayinhorror。Oh！thatshriekwhichrenttheair，Likethevoiceofsomefelldemonharrowedbyamaddespair。
　　HARPSWELOVE
　　THEharpwelovehatharoyalburst！
　　Itsstringsaremightyforesttrees；
　　Andbranches，swayingtoandfro，Arefingerssoundingsymphonies。
　　Theharpwelovehathasolemnsound！
　　AndrocksamongsttheshallowseasArestringsfromwhichtherollingwavesDrawforththeirstirringharmonies。
　　Theharpwelovehathalowsweetvoice！
　　Itsstringsareinthebosomdeep，AndLovewillpressthosehiddenchordsWhenallthebaserpassionssleep。
　　WAITINGANDWISHING
　　ILOITERbythissurgingsea，Here，bythissurging，soomingsea，Here，bythiswailing，wild-facedsea，Dreamingthroughthedreamynight；
　　Yearningforastrangedelight！
　　Willitever，ever，everflytome，Bythissurgingsea，Bythissurging，soomingsea，Bythiswailing，wild-facedsea？
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　　Iknowsomegentlespiritlives，Someloving，lonelyspiritlives，Somemelancholyspiritlives，Walkingo’ertheearthforme，Searchingroundtheworldforme！
　　Willsheever，ever，everhithercome？
　　Wherethewatersroam，Wherethesobbingwatersroam！
　　Wheretheravingwatersroam！
　　Allwornandwastedbythestorms，Allgappedandfracturedbythestorms，Allsplitandsplinteredbythestorms，Overheadthecavernsgroan，Gloomy，ghastlycavernsgroan！-
　　Willsheever，ever，everfillthisheart？
　　Peace，Olongingheart！
　　Peace，Olonging，beatingheart！
　　Peace，Obeating，wearyheart！