Blossom of Brine

Morn! and a white sail winging Over the sunlit waves; A song on the breezes ringing Up from the coral caves Where sea-nymphs, white arms lifting Wreaths for the sea-god twine Of the frail foam-flowers drifting On the wave-crests—blossom of brine.

Night! and a dark rack flying Over the sullen waves; A dirge on the night winds sighing Up from the cold sea caves Where sea-nymphs, white arms lifting Wreaths for a pall entwine For a still white face is drifting On the wave-crest—blossom of brine.