The Shell Poem by John Bannister Tabb

The Shell



Silence-a deeper sea-
Now sunders thee
Save from the primal tone-
Thy mother's moan.


Within her waves, hadst thou
No voice as now;
A life of exile long
Hath taught thee song.

Thursday, September 2, 2010
Topic(s) of this poem: silence
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