Spotted this artwork in Ledbury today. I recognised the words from Sea Fever by John Masefield, as it was read at my Dad's funeral back in 2000. My Dad grew up on the coast and loved the sea and we knew the words reflected so much about him.
John Masefield was born in Ledbury and apparently the graffiti, which was tucked away up an alley way could be a Banksy! The debate is raging...
http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Banksy-struck-Gloucester-artist-opens-debate/story-21335283-detail/story.html
Sea Fever
I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by;
And the wheel’s kick and the wind’s song and the white sail’s shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea’s face, and a grey dawn breaking,
I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull’s way and the whale’s way where the wind’s like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick’s over.
