
SEA POEMS - BY - CALE YOUNG RICE - AUTHOR OF - "WRAITHS AND REALITIES," "TRAILS SUNWARD," "COLLECTED POEMS," ETC.
FOREWORD
SEA POEMS - BY CALE YOUNG RICE
SEA-HOARDINGS
THE SHORE'S SONG TO THE SEA
TO A FIREFLY BY THE SEA
INVOCATION - (From a High Cliff)
I KNOW YOUR HEART, O SEA!
A SEA-GHOST
FINITUDE - I
A sweeping chorus of oceanic reverie, this collection gathers verses that treat the sea as both a vast external subconscious and an ever‑present personal companion. The poet draws the listener onto wind‑blown cliffs, through tide‑pocked pools, and across moon‑lit horizons, using vivid details—gulls in flight, crab‑scrabbled sands, burning sunsets—to make each scene feel tangible. The opening pieces set a tone of quiet awe, inviting listeners to imagine the sea’s endless dialogue with the shore and the heart.
Across its pages the mood shifts from the gentle lull of a “Shore’s Song” to the restless surge of storm‑spirit chants, weaving myths, distant coastlines, and fleeting lanterns of memory. With lyrical diction that balances classic form and modern insight, the poems explore longing, renewal, and the mystery that lies beneath the waves, offering a meditative journey for anyone captivated by water’s timeless allure.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (97K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library.)
Release date
2010-04-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1872–1943
A Kentucky-born poet and dramatist, he built a wide readership with lyrical poems and ambitious plays that ranged across history, legend, and spiritual questions. His work helped make him a well-known literary figure in the early twentieth century.
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