The Sea-King's Burial |
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strength is failing fast," Said the sea-king to his men;-- "I shall never sail the seas Like a conqueror again. But while yet a drop remains Of the life-blood in my veins, Raise, oh, raise me from the bed; Put the crown upon my head; Put my good sword in my hand; And so lead me to the strand, Where my ship at anchor rides If I cannot end my life In the bloody battle-strife, Let me die as I have lived, On the sea." PhatFarm Shoes WomensSandals KidsShoes They have raised King Balder up, Put his crown upon his head; They have sheathed his limbs in mail, And the purple o'er him spread; And amid the greeting rude Of a gathering multitude, Borne him slowly to the shore-- All the energy of yore From his dim eyes flashing forth-- As he looked upon his ship Riding free, And on his forehead pale Felt the cold refreshing gale, And heard the welcome sound Of the sea. Minetonka Moccasins Heely SkateShoes Heelies Shoes They have borne him to the ship With a slow and solemn tread; They have placed him on the deck With his crown upon his head, Where he sat as on a throne; And have left him there alone, With his anchor ready weighed, And the snowy sails displayed To the favoring wind, once more Blowing freshly from the shore; And have bidden him farewell Tenderly, Saying, "King of mighty men, We shall meet thee yet again, In Valhalla, with the monarchs Of the sea." |