May 31, 2026

"Nocturne II" by Skipwith Cannéll

"Nocturne II" by Skipwith Cannéll
"Nocturne II" by Skipwith Cannéll
The Concise Verse
"Nocturne II" by Skipwith Cannéll

Thy feet are white
Upon the foam of the sea;
Hold me fast, thou bright Swan,
Lest I stumble,
And into deep waters.

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"Nocturne II" by Skipwith Cannéll.

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Thy feet are white Upon the foam of the sea;

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Hold me fast, thou bright Swan, Lest I stumble,

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And into deep waters.

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"Nocturne II" by Skipwith Cannéll.

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