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Line-by-Line Explanation of "Sea Fever" by John Masefield

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  EXPLANATION  Stanza 1  • "I must go down to the seas again." The speaker expresses a strong compulsion to return to the sea. • "To the lonely sea and the sky." This line emphasizes the vastness and solitude of the ocean.  • "And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by." - The speaker desires a traditional sailing vessel and the guidance of the stars for navigation. • "And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking." These lines describe the physical sensations and sounds associated with sailing.  • "And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking." - The speaker paints a picture of a peaceful, early morning scene at sea.   Stanza 2  • "I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide." The speaker reiterates the irresistible pull of the sea.   • "Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;" - The call of the sea is described as bot...
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SEA FEVER

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                                                                      BY JOHN MASEFIELD 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 fr...
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