The Ship and Her Makers

BY JOHN MASEFIELD

SOURCE: PoetryFoundation.Org

THE ORE

Before Man’s labouring wisdom gave me birth

I had not even seen the light of day;

Down in the central darkness of the earth,

Crushed by the weight of continents I lay,

Ground by the weight to heat, not knowing then

The air, the light, the noise, the world of men.

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“By me my wandering tenants clasp the hands,

And know the thoughts of men in other lands.”

~ John Masefield

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robertawrites235681907 November 7, 2024 Reply

A great poem to share.
beth November 7, 2024 Reply

<3
rajkkhoja November 8, 2024 Reply

Nice poem share you.v
Ephemeral Encounters November 8, 2024 Reply

Thank you for sharing Selma 🤗
Miriam Hurdle November 8, 2024 Reply

Thank you for sharing the great poem, Selma.