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Matthew Arnold: "Lautan iman dulunya juga, di pantai penuh, dan bundar...

"Lautan iman dulunya juga, di pantai penuh, dan bundar bumi Berbaring seperti lipatan korset yang terang bergulung-gulung. Tapi sekarang aku hanya mendengar raungan melankolis, panjang, menarik, mundur, ke nafas angin malam, menyusuri tepian yang luas, surut, dan sirap telanjang dunia."

--- Matthew Arnold

Versi Bahasa Inggris

The sea of faith Was once, too, at the full, and round earth's shore Lay like the folds of a bright girdle furled. But now I only hear Its melancholy, long, withdrawing roar, Retreating, to the breath Of the night-wind, down the vast edges drear And naked shingles of the world.