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THE POPLAR FIELD

Shoots into port at some well-havened isle,

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Where spices breathe, and brighter seasons

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There sits quiescent on the floods that show Her beauteous form reflected clear below,

While airs impregnated with incense play Around her, fanning light her streamers gay;

So thou, with sails how swift! hast reached the shore,

"Where tempests never beat nor billows roar."

And thy loved consort on the dangerous tide

Of life long since has anchored by thy side.

But me, scarce hoping to attain that rest, 100 Always from port withheld, always distressed

Me howling blasts drive devious, tempest tost,

Sails ripped, seams opening wide, and compass lost,

And day by day some current's thwarting

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