Author William Morris What is this—the sound and rumor? What is this that all men hear,Like the wind in hollow valleys when the storm is drawing near,Like the rolling-on of ocean in the eventide of fear?'Tis the people marching on. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments