The Sirens' Song
William Browne, of Tavistock
1588 to c.1650
Track 1
Reconstruct the poem by dragging each line into its correct position. You can also use the up (↑) and down (↓) arrows to move a line one place at a time, or the top (⇑) and bottom (⇓) arrows to move a line directly to the top or bottom. Your goal is to reassemble the original poem as accurately as possible. As you move the lines, you'll see whether your arrangement is correct, helping you explore the poem's flow and meaning. You can also print out the jumbled poem to cut up and reassemble in the classroom. Either way, take your time, enjoy the process, and discover how the poet's words come together to create something truly beautiful.
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The compass Love shall hourly sing,
Where never storms arise,
Fear not your ships,
Which make the Phoenix' urn and nest.
Where no joy dies till Love hath gotten more.
And as he goes about the ring,
To tell each point he nameth with a kiss.
All beaten mariners!
—Then come on shore,
But come on shore,
For stars gaze on our eyes.
Steer, hither steer your winged pines,
For swelling waves our panting breasts,
Exchange, and be awhile our guests:
A prey to passengers—
Here lie Love's undiscover'd mines,
Nor any to oppose you save our lips;
Where no joy dies till Love hath gotten more.
We will not miss
Perfumes far sweeter than the best
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