English poem
HIS LIGHT
by Michael Earls (1875–1937)
Gray mist on the sea, And the night coming down, She stays with sorrow In a far town.
He goes the sea-ways By channel lights dim, Her love, a true light, Watches for him.
They would be wedded On a fair yesterday, But the quick regiment Saw him away.
Gray mist in her eyes And the night coming down, He feels a prayer From a far town.
He goes the sea-ways The land lights are dim; She and an altar light Keep watch for him.