When old Noah stared across the floods, 
Sky and water melted into one 
Looking-glass of shifting tides and sun. 

Mountain-tops were few: the ship was foul: 
All the morn old Noah marvelled greatly
At this weltering world that shone so stately, 
Drowning deep the rivers and the plains. 
Through the stillness came a rippling breeze; 
Noah sighed, remembering the green trees. 

Clear along the morning stooped a bird,—
Lit beside him with a blossomed sprig. 
Earth was saved; and Noah danced a jig. 

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Poet: Siegfried Sassoon
Poem: Noah

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Sep 27 2007
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