Poem by William Watson

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Well he slumbers, greatly slain,
  Who in splendid battle dies;
Deep his sleep in midmost main
  Pillowed upon pearl who lies.

Ease, of all good gifts the best,
  War and wave at last decree:
Love alone denies us rest,
  Crueller than sword or sea.

1. Liberty Rejected
2. The Battle of the Bight
3. The Russ at Kara
4. Lux Perdita
5. The Empty Nest

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