by Rosamund Marriott Watson (1860 - 1911)

D'outremer
Language: English 
A black moore and a golden sky,
  Darkness and dew;
A whirr of westering wings on high -- 
  And dreams of you, 

O far upon some outland shore 
  Those wings may rest, 
But my heart slumbers nevermore 
  That seeks your breast. 

O far beyond the farthest hill 
  The sun has set. 
My wandering thoughts that track you still 
  Fare farther yet.

Possibly set by Cyril M. Scott?

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