165. Greeting by Ella Young. Colum, Padraic. 1922. Anthology of Irish Verse

Padraic Colum (1881–1972). Anthology of Irish Verse. 1922.

165. Greeting

By Ella Young


OVER the wave-patterned sea-floor,
Over the long sunburnt ridge of the world,
I bid the winds seek you.
I bid them cry to you
Night and morning	5
A name you loved once;
I bid them bring to you
Dreams, and strange imaginings, and sleep.