The Sang o' the Sea

Author: Violet Jacob


The sang o' the sea is a weary sang,
It's fu' o' the thochts that are sair,

It sings o' the wind that wails alang,
An' the hopes that are nae mair.

The sang o' the sea is a weary sang,
It's fu' o' the dreams that dee,

It sings o' the nicht that's dreich an' lang,
An' the lichts that used to be.

Type of Poem: Lyric Poem

Date Written: 1922-03-10

Date Published:

Language: Scots

Keywords: Sea, Sorrow, Scotland, Night, Hope

Source: Collected Poems of Violet Jacob

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Rights/Permissions: Public Domain

Comments/Notes: A melancholy poem that reflects on the sorrowful song of the sea, filled with thoughts of lost hopes and dreams.

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Lyric poetry is a powerful and intimate form of expression, characterized by its focus on the personal emotions and thoughts of the poet. Often musical in nature, lyric poems resonate with readers through their vivid language and rhythmic flow, capturing moments of intense feeling.


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