Life, a beauty chased by tragic laughter. Author: John Masefield Copy Quote More from John Masefield “The distant soul can shake the distant friend's soul and make the longing felt,…” “I have seen flowers come in stony placesAnd kind things done by men with ugly f…” “All I ask is a tall ship and a star to sail her by.” “Christmas ought to be brought up to date,” Maria said. “It ought to have gangst…”