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THE PARTING SHIP.
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THE PARTING SHIP.
A glittering ship that hath the plain
Of ocean for her own domain.
Wordsworth.
Go, in thy glory, o'er the ancient sea,
Take with thee gentle winds thy sails to swell;
Sunshine and joy upon thy streamers be,—
Fare thee well, bark! farewell!
Proudly the flashing billow thou hast cleft,
The breeze yet follows thee with cheer and song;
Who now of storms hath dream or memory left?
And yet the deep is strong!
