25 DECEMBER 1964, page 21

Two Old English Riddles For Christmas

Translated by Kevin Crossley-Holland Storm at Sea Sometimes I plunge through the press of the waves Unexpectedly, delving to the earth, The ocean bed. The waters ferment,......

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Swan

Silent is my dress when I step across the earth, Reside in my house, or ruffle the waters. Sometimes my adornments and this high windy air Lift me over the livings of men, The......

Battleship And Convoy

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