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Sidney Lanier - BarnaclesSidney Lanier - Barnacles
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My soul is sailing through the sea, But the Past is heavy and hindereth me. The Past hath crusted cumbrous shells That hold the flesh of cold sea-mells   About my soul. The huge waves wash, the high waves roll, Each barnacle clingeth and worketh dole   And hindereth me from sailing! Old Past let go, and drop i` the sea Till fathomless waters cover thee! For I am living but thou art dead; Thou drawest back, I strive ahead   The Day to find. Thy shells unbind!  Night comes behind, I needs must hurry with the wind   And trim me best for sailing.
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