The Old Retired Sea Captain

Series: Green Fields and Running Brooks and Other Poems

The poem tells the story of an old retired sea captain who has spent his life at sea and now sits on a bench watching children play. He reflects on his past adventures and the stories he could tell, but instead chooses to sit in silence, observing the world around him. The poem explores themes of nostalgia, solitude, and the passing of time. AI Generated Content

~1879 CE
Available in: English
Moderate

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