Like One Who, Doomed.

Like one who, doomed o'er distant seas
    His weary path to measure,
When home at length, with favoring breeze,
    He brings the far-sought treasure;

His ship, in sight of shore, goes down,
    That shore to which he hasted;
And all the wealth he thought his own
    Is o'er the waters wasted!

Like him, this heart, thro' many a track
    Of toil and sorrow straying,
One hope alone brought fondly back,
    Its toil and grief repaying.

Like him, alas, I see that ray
    Of hope before me perish,
And one dark minute sweep away
    What years were given to cherish.

Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, singer, and songwriter, celebrated for his Irish Melodies, which are now considered a staple of Irish cultural heritage. Born on May 28, 1779, in Dublin, Ireland, Moore gained fame for his lyrical songs, many of which were set to traditional Irish tunes. Not only a poet, but he was also a staunch advocate of Irish nationalism, often incorporating themes of national identity and resistance into his work. Moore's influential collection 'Irish Melodies' became popular in both Ireland and Britain and helped to define the literary output of the era. He passed away on February 25, 1852, but his legacy in Irish literature and music endures.

Thomas Moore

English

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