Emma Lazarus - Prelude II lyrics

Look deeper yet: mark 'midst the wave-blurred ma**, In lines distinct, in colors clear defined, The typic groups and figures of mankind. Behold within the cool and liquid gla** Bright child-folk sporting with smooth yellow shells, Astride of dolphins, leaping up to kiss Fair mother-faces. From the vast abyss How joyously their thought-free laughter wells! Some slumber in grim caverns unafraid, Lulled by the overwhelming water's sound, And some make mouths at dragons, undismayed. Oh dauntless innocence! The gulfs profound Reëcho strangely with their ringing glee, And with wise mermaids' plaintive melody.