Here, in this little bay,
Full of tumultuous life and great repose,
Where, twice a day,
The purposeless, glad ocean comes and goes.
Source: The Unknown Eros, Bk i. 12, `Magna est Veritas'
-- Coventry Patmore, (Jul 23 1823-1896), English poet, critic; His works include The Angel in the House and The Unknown Eros.