In the profoundest ocean There is a rainbow shell, It is always there, shining most stilly Under the greatest storm waves That the old Greek called "ripples of laughter." As you listen, the rainbow shell Sings -- in the profoundest ocean. It is always there, singing most silently! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE [EXCELLENT] BALLADE OF CHARITIE by THOMAS CHATTERTON DARK ROSALEEN by TOMAS COSTELLO RAIN ON THE ROOF (1) by COATES KINNEY RESIGNATION by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW FAREWELL TO ARMS by GEORGE PEELE EPIGRAM ENGRAVED ON THE COLLAR OF A DOG by ALEXANDER POPE |