Poem by James Joyce

On the Beach at Fontana

Wind whines and whines the shingle,
The crazy pierstakes groan;
A senile sea numbers each single
Slimesilvered stone.

From whining wind and colder
Grey sea I wrap him warm
And touch his trembling fineboned shoulder
And boyish arm.

Around us fear, descending
Darkness of fear above
And in my heart how deep unending 
Ache of love!

1. Satire on the Brothers Fay
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3. Chamber Music. 28. Gentle Lady, Do Not Sing
4. Chamber Music. 11. Bid Adieu, Adieu, Adieu
5. Chamber Music. 27. Though I Thy Mithridates Were

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