Today’s poem is by John Edward Masefield OM (/ˈmeɪsˌfiːld, ˈmeɪz-/; 1 June 1878 – 12 May 1967), an English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate from 1930 until 1967.
My favorite part of this poem is the rhythm. Doesn’t it sound like waves? I don’t know how to properly describe rhythm in poetry, but does this work? da da DUH DUH, da da DUH DUH, da da DUH DUH DUH.
We read this one in school! I think my brother wrote his own version based on our vacations near the ocean that I really enjoyed, too. Definitely an old favorite, and I appreciated the original wording, Sean!
I just love this one. My children and I memorized it when we were homeschooling and they’ll still recite lines from it when we are going to the ocean. Thank you for reading and discussing it!
My favorite part of this poem is the rhythm. Doesn’t it sound like waves? I don’t know how to properly describe rhythm in poetry, but does this work? da da DUH DUH, da da DUH DUH, da da DUH DUH DUH.
Story of my life: perpetual sea fever and "an unhealthy addiction to books"! Thanks for this one. I'm adding Salt-Water Ballads to my TBR.
I've never heard this poem, and I love it! I live within a couple hours of the Oregon Coast, and I often feel a yearning to see the sea.
Oh my goodness. What a great day. This is one of my favorites.
I love this one!
We read this one in school! I think my brother wrote his own version based on our vacations near the ocean that I really enjoyed, too. Definitely an old favorite, and I appreciated the original wording, Sean!
I just love this one. My children and I memorized it when we were homeschooling and they’ll still recite lines from it when we are going to the ocean. Thank you for reading and discussing it!
Really love this poem, reminds me of Wounder thurst by Gerald Gould, same rhythm and feeling asnwell