I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.
Journeys with Eileen Diane 
Great poem. You have aleatory loved living near water. Stunning pics.
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Many thanks…yes, always loved being close to water 🌊….
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On of my favorite poems too!!
Love the pictures. The sea is in our blood, isn’t it? As you know, my grandfather owned the Eldorado Hotel in Bradley Beach, NJ where I had my first experience with salt water at age 2.5. I recognized your pictures being in many places that I have visited. Keep up the good work.
Have you talked to Tommy yet? He is doing well.
Love, Donna
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So glad you enjoy photos..lol..stayed at the El Dorado, in Ocean Grove, a few times.. loved it… near beach ..Tommy and I have texted…sounds great..prayers work..
Lots of love and hugs
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PS….And yes, dear cousin, the sea IS in our blood!!!lots of great memories of Ocean Grove…and also LBI 🤣🤣…
Enjoy the games tomorrow.. will be cheering for 48ers and KC…
Lots of love and hugs
Eileen
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The stunning photos of the sun near the horizon brought to mind the optical phenomenon where a green ray will sometimes appear, when conditions are right, after the sun dips below horizon. The phenomenon was highlighted in the story: The Green Ray by Jules Verne.
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I have heard of that and still not seen it…have tried many times …especially when I lived and visited LA… thanks!
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