The Rain and the Wind by William Ernest Henley
The rain and the wind, the wind and the rain -- They are with us like a disease: They worry the heart, they work the brain, As they shoulder and clutch at the shrieking pane, And savage the helpless trees. What does it profit a man to know These tattered and tumbling skies A million stately stars will show, And the ruining grace of the after-glow And the rush of the wild sunrise?
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"The rain and the wind, the wind and the rain --..."
"The Rain and the Wind" by William Ernest Henley is a love and nature and inspirational english poem consisting of 17 lines. This English poem by William Ernest Henley demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "The rain and the wind, the wind and the rain -- They are with us like a disease:...", this piece explores themes of love and nature and inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. William Ernest Henley'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.