Journey, longing, and distant horizons unfold in verse. This lyrical voyage follows a youth as he leaves home to seek his fortune across sea and land, confronting storms, vast oceans, and sunlit shores. The book blends vivid seascapes with quiet reflections on family, memory, and the pull of home.
Across chapters of shifting light and weather, the narrator moves from England to distant climes, tracing the beauty and danger of the world’s coasts. The poems pair lush natural imagery with the ache of departure, painting a portrait of a restless heart and the enduring hope that guides him toward a future day.
Ideal for readers who enjoy lyrical travel poetry and evocative journeys across seas and memories.
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Anxious for much indulgence, as sensible of many imperfections, these stanzas are submitted to the ordeal.
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