Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves
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And the glad, blue heavens were bendmg Over all, with their smiles of light.
'Twas a joyous bridal party.
Who sailed, that summer morn.
And their songs, and shouts of laughter.
From deck to deck were borne.
White hands a farewell waving To answering hands on shore.
And the jest and music blending In the merriest uproar.
Digitized by Google 174 AUTUMN LEAVES.
They sailed, and the fresh breeze freshened, The white waves tossed their spray Like diamonds in the sunshine, To speed them on their way....
While the dancing feet flew gaily To music's happiest spell, — O'er the heart of the brave commander A sudden terror fell.
" How strangely the water ripples Around the vessel's keel.
What means this hidden currant.
This motion which I feel ?
Port, port your helm," he shouted, " Be quick, to larboard tack, Down hard your helm, for Heaven's sake The ship is off her track! " The sailors read the danger.
And flew at his command, The helmsman, though his cheek grew white, Bore down with heavy hand.
What to read after Autumn Leaves?
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
And the glad, blue heavens were bendmg Over all, with their smiles of light.
'Twas a joyous bridal party.
Who sailed, that summer morn.
And their songs, and shouts of laughter.
From deck to deck were borne.
White hands a farewell waving To answering hands on shore.
And the jest and music blending In the merriest uproar.
Digitized by Google 174 AUTUMN LEAVES.
They sailed, and the fresh breeze freshened, The white waves tossed their spray Like diamonds in the sunshine, To speed them on their way....
While the dancing feet flew gaily To music's happiest spell, — O'er the heart of the brave commander A sudden terror fell.
" How strangely the water ripples Around the vessel's keel.
What means this hidden currant.
This motion which I feel ?
Port, port your helm," he shouted, " Be quick, to larboard tack, Down hard your helm, for Heaven's sake The ship is off her track! " The sailors read the danger.
And flew at his command, The helmsman, though his cheek grew white, Bore down with heavy hand.
What to read after Autumn Leaves?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Clarke, Mary (Bassett) 1831- to read onlineMoreLess
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