Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE EVENING CLOUD, by JOHN WILSON (1785-1854)


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THE EVENING CLOUD, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: A cloud lay cradled near the setting sun
Last Line: And tells to man his glorious destinies.
Alternate Author Name(s): North, Christopher
Subject(s): Clouds; Nature


A CLOUD lay cradled near the setting sun,
A gleam of crimson tinged its braided snow;
Long had I watched the glory moving on
O'er the still radiance of the lake below.
Tranquil its spirit seemed, and floated slow!
Even in its very motion there was rest;
While every breath of eve that chanced to blow
Wafted the traveller to the beauteous west.
Emblem, methought, of the departed soul!
To whose white robe the gleam of bliss is given,
And by the breath of mercy made to roll
Right onwards to the golden gates of heaven,
Where to the eye of faith it peaceful lies,
And tells to man his glorious destinies.




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