poetry texts, poem archive at plagiarist.com

Read more poems by Dorothy Parker: Dorothy Parker Poems at Poetry X.

Who lay against the sea, and fled,
  Who lightly loved the wave,
Shall never know, when he is dead,
  A cool and murmurous grave.

 But in a shallow pit shall rest
   For all eternity,
And bear the earth upon the breas
   That once had worn the sea.

Added: 25 Nov 2001 | Last Read: 12 Sep 2026 3:49 AM | Viewed: 6599 times

A PoetryNotes™ Analysis of The Sea by Dorothy Parker, is Available!

A PoetryNotes™ eBook is available for this poem for delivery within 24 hours, and usually available within minutes during normal business hours.

ON SALE - only $29.95 19.95!

For more information...