In Haven

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In Haven (Capri) is a poem by the British poet, Caroline Alice Elgar (1848 - 1920). The poem is probably best known by its musical setting as the second song (and shortest) of Sea Pictures composed by Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934), the poet's husband.

Closely let me hold thy hand,
Storms are sweeping sea and land;
Love alone will stand.

Closely cling, for waves beat fast,
Foam-flakes cloud the hurrying blast;
Love alone will last.

Kiss my lips, and softly say:
Joy, sea-swept, may fade to-day;
Love alone will stay.