Well he slumbers, greatly slain,
Who in splendid battle dies;
Deep his sleep in midmost main
Pillowed upon pearl who lies.
Ease, of all good gifts the best,
War and wave at last decree:
Love alone denies us rest,
Crueller than sword or sea.
Well He Slumbers, Greatly Slain
William Watson
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Poem topics: alone, sea, sleep, war, battle, good, deep, pearl, sword, main, love, I love you, Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
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