John Masefield's Poems

He was a major writer of his time John Masefield he penned long stories in rhyme It can be said of him he was a great His legacy the genius he did create. Devoted to his children and his wife John Masefield made the most out of his life He lived to the ripe old age of eighty nine And one might say that he matured like good wine. His Salt Water Ballads were his ticket to fame They established his as a legendary literary name But tis in his longer poems that his genius stands out And his literary value it goes without doubt. John Masefield was a man who lived to write Yet he was far more humble than many a lesser light The honour of Poet Laureate did not go to his head Always down to earth a simple life he led. John Masefield's poems to his greatness testify And his place in literature of him none can deny One might say that he came up the hard way And his poems by lovers of poetry are enjoyed today.