by Roger Quilter (1877 - 1953)
Language: English
I watched a seabird flying along the wintry shore, Just as the day was dying in floods of crimson gore. I saw him curve and quiver against the gleaming sky And heard the young waves shiver under his death-like cry. Slowly his great wings lifting, he floated away alone; Like some tired spirit drifting into the great Unknown.
Composition:
- Set to music by Roger Quilter (1877 - 1953), "The sea-bird", op. 1 no. 2 (c1900), published 1901 [ voice and piano ], from Four Songs of the Sea, no. 2, Forsyth Brothers
Text Authorship:
- by Roger Quilter (1877 - 1953), "The sea-bird"
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This text was added to the website: 2012-12-05
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