Written near a Port on a Dark Evening by Charlotte Smith — Sad Poetry Lines
Huge vapours brood above the clifted shore, Night on the ocean settles dark and mute, Save where is heard the repercussive roar Of drowsy billows on the rugged foot Of rocks remote; or still more distant tone Of seamen in the anchored bark that tell The watch relieved; or one deep voice alone Singing the hour, and bidding "Strike the bell!" All is black shadow but the lucid line Marked by the light surf on the level sand, Or where afar the ship-lights faintly shine
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"Huge vapours brood above the clifted shore,..."
"Written near a Port on a Dark Evening" by Charlotte Smith is a sad and deep and nature english poem consisting of 15 lines. This English poem by Charlotte Smith demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Huge vapours brood above the clifted shore, Night on the ocean settles dark and mute,...", this piece explores themes of sad and deep and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Charlotte Smith's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.