O waters great! What mysteries thy hidden depths conceal! Yes, many humbly come to thy generous shrine to kneel And beg a solace there so sweet to quench the weighted heart— Welcoming the joy of peace that thy secret doth impart. O father of waters! How mighty are thy hungry waves! Yea, many crouch in obeisance to be thy lasting slaves; Anguished tears and broken hearts impatiently implore For thy sweet sleep that thou alone canst give for ever-more. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...COMPOSED BY THE SIDE OF GRASMERE by WILLIAM WORDSWORTH ODES: BOOK 2: ODE 14. THE COMPLAINT by MARK AKENSIDE THE BROWN GIANT by ALEXANDER ANDERSON EPITAPH ON A CAT by JOACHIM DU BELLAY LOVE SONGS: 8 by WILLIAM BROWNE (1591-1643) REMEMBRANCE by MARGARET E. BRUNER SPRING IN TOWN by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT |