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I love this poem by John Masefield, once poet-laureate of England.

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SEA FEVER
by John Masefield
musical setting ©Tim Harrison and Second Avenue Songs 2002

I must down to the seas again
To the lonely sea and the sky
And all I ask is a tall ship
And a star to steer her by
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song
And the white sail’s shaking
And a grey mist on the sea’s face
And a grey dawn breaking.

I must down to the seas again
For the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call
That may not be denied
And all I ask is a windy day
With the white clouds flying
And the flung spray and the blown spume
And the seagulls crying.

I must down to the seas again
To the vagrant gypsy life
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way
Where the wind’s like a whetted knife
And all I ask is a merry yarn
From a laughing fellow-rover
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream
When the long trick’s over

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from Wheatfield With Crows, released January 1, 2002

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Tim Harrison Owen Sound, Ontario

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Tim Harrison has worked as an artist, songwriter, and as a creator of arts events.. Along with founding the Owen Sound Summerfolk Festival,Tim has been Artistic Director of the Mariposa, Northwind, and Eaglewood Folk Festivals, and the Big Fish Music Fest.
Tim has released eight highly acclaimed recordings of original material and has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. ... more

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