Rudyard Kipling Quotes

A Ripple Song

Once A Ripple Came To Land
In The Sunset Burning-
Lapped Against A Maiden's Hand,
By The Ford Returning.

Dainty Foot And Gentle Breast-
Here, Across, Be Glad And Rest.
"Maiden, Wait," The Ripple Saith
"Wait Awhile, For I Am Death!"

'Where My Lover Calls I Go-
Shame It Were To Treat Him Coldly-
'Twas A Fish That Circled So,
Turning Over Boldly.'

Dainty Foot And Tender Heart,
Wait The Loaded Ferry-cart.
"Wait, Ah, Wait!" The Ripple Saith;
"Maiden, Wait, For I Am Death!"

'When My Lover Calls I Haste-
Dame Disdain Was Never Wedded!'
Ripple-ripple Round Her Waist,
Clear The Current Eddied.

Foolish Heart And Faithful Hand,
Little Feet That Touched No Land.
Far Away The Ripple Sped,
Ripple-ripple-running Red!

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