Siegfried Sassoon

Noah

When old Noah stared across the floods,
Sky and water melted into one
Looking—glass of shifting tides and sun.
 
Mountain—tops were few: the ship was foul:
All the morn old Noah marvelled greatly
At this weltering world that shone so stately,
Drowning deep the rivers and the plains.
Through the stillness came a rippling breeze;
Noah sighed, remembering the green trees.
 
Clear along the morning stooped a bird,—
Lit beside him with a blossomed sprig.
Earth was saved; and Noah danced a jig.
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