The Hungry Sea

Down to the sea, the hungry sea,
    O the sea is hungry ever!
Seeking food for the bairns and me,
Seeking food in the hungry sea;
    O the sea is hungry ever!

My man and my lad--their bones are white,
    O the sea is hungry ever!
Into the maw of the grim black night,
Their hearts were bold and their faces bright;
    O the sea is hungry ever!


The sun was red and the clouds were black,
    O the sea is hungry ever!
And the sky was heavy with flying wrack,
When forth they fared,--and they came not back;
    O the sea is hungry ever!


Forth they fared and they came not back,
    O the sea is hungry ever!
O, I fear the sea, and I hate the sea,
That took my man and my lad from me;
    O the sea is hungry ever!

William Arthur Dunkerley (John Oxenham)

William Arthur Dunkerley, better known by his pen name John Oxenham, was an English journalist, novelist, and poet. He was a prolific writer in the early 20th century, producing a wide range of literary works including poetry, hymns, and novels. His works often reflected Christian themes and were popular during his time. Dunkerley also contributed to the establishment of the Boys' Brigade, a notable youth organization in the UK. His legacy includes a significant contribution to both literature and social causes.

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