The Sea Called

for treble vocal ensemble

text:

The sea called—
you were drowned as the tide passed.— I am glad of this—
at least you have escaped.

The heavy mist chokes me, Chokes me with each breath—

He tore at the bay-roots,
lost hold on the crumbling bank—

I am glad the tide swept you out, O beloved,
The tide swept you out.

I wonder if you knew how I watched, but the gods wanted you,
the gods wanted you back.

from “Loss” by H.D., from Sea Garden (1916)