WHEN THE TIDE COMES IN.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 9287, 13 January 1892, Page 4

WHEN THE TIDE COMES IN.

When the tide oomea in, # . At once the shore And sea begin Together to be glad. * What the tide has brought, No man has asked, no man has sought. What other tides have had, The deep sand hides away; The last bit oi the wrecks they wroaght Was turned up yesterday. When the tide goes out, The shore looks dark and sad with doubt, The landmarks are all lost. For the tide to turn, ] Men patient wait, men restless yearn. ■ Sweet ohannels they have crossed, In boats that rocked with glee, x Stretoh now bare, stony roads that burn ' And lead away from sea. When the tide comes in j In hearts, at once the hearts begin . Together to be glad. ; What the tide has brought They do not care, they have not sought. All joy they over had The new joy multiplies; All pain by which it may be bought Seems paltry sacrifice. When the tide goes out, The hearts arevming with fear and doubtAll trace of joy seems lost. "Will the tide return ? In restless questioning they yearn. With hands unclasped, uncrossed, They weep, on separate ways. * ! Ah I darling, shall we ever learn j Love's tidal hours and dayß 7 {