And o’er the fallen ruin weaves

The brightest blooms and fairest leaves.

Death of The Old Sea-King.

’Twas a fearful night—the tempest raved

With loud and wrathful pride,

The storm-king harnessed his lightning steeds,

And rode on the raging tide.

The sea-king lay on his bed of death,

Pale mourners around him bent;

They knew the wild and fitful life