An Islesman's Farewell.
John Campbell 1845 – 1914
Ah! must we part, my darling?
O let the days be few,
Until your dear returning
To one who loves but you!
Where'er your ship be sailing,
Think on your own love true;
The back of the wave to you, darling,
The back of the wave to you!
The witch, who oft at midnight
Above Ben Caillach flew,
Told me she dreamed no danger
Athwart your vessel drew;
For you she said the breezes
Aye strong and fairly blew;
The back of the wave to you, darling,
The back of the wave to you!
Ah! waiting here, and trembling
When dark the water's hue,
I'll long for the dear pleasure
That in your glance I knew;
And pray to Him who never
Can lose you from His view.
The back of the wave to you, darling,
The back of the wave to you.
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Submitted on August 03, 2020
Modified on March 05, 2023
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| Scheme | abababAB xbcbxbAB abcbcbAB |
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| Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
| Characters | 690 |
| Words | 145 |
| Stanzas | 3 |
| Stanza Lengths | 8, 8, 8 |
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