A wet sheet and a flowing sea, A wind that follows fast, And fills the white and rustling sail, And bends the gallant mast. And bends the gallant mast, my boys, While like the eagle free Away the good ship flies, and leaves Old England on the lee.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The thrill of sailing represents freedom and the excitement of leaving routine behind.
- In plain terms
- The wind and sails make a ship fly fast away from the shore.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace the energy of new journeys.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does freedom feel like to you?
Another view
The physical dangers of the sea are ignored.
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