Versos English Marjorie Pickthall Duna

English poem

Duna

by (1883–1922)

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When I was a little lad With folly on my lips, Fain was I for journeying All the seas in ships. But now across the southern swell, Every dawn I hear The little streams of Duna Running clear.

When I was a young man, Before my beard was grey, All to ships and sailormen I gave my heart away. But I'm weary of the sea-wind, I'm weary of the foam, And the little stars of Duna Call me home.