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What does it mean?
The speaker's boat is on shore and at sea, and offers a double health to Tom Moore before departing.
In plain terms
A boat is both safe and at sea; a toast to a friend.
What can you take from it?
Life holds contradictory states; honor friends before leaving.

Where it applies

  • farewell
  • travel

Putting it to work

  • express gratitude before parting

Another view

Obscure reference to Tom Moore limits clarity.

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