Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE STEAM-ENGINE: CANTO 10. THE DEATH OF HUSKISSON, by T. BAKER First Line: The trains are stopp'd, the mighty chiefs of flame Last Line: But damped the joy that erst had crown'd the day. Subject(s): Accidents; Huskisson, William (1770-1830); Railroads; Railways; Trains | ||||||||
THE trains are stopp'd, the MIGHTY CHIEFS OF FLAME To quench their thirst the crystal water claim; While from their post the great in crowds alight, When, by a line-train, in its hasty flight, Through striving to avoid it, Huskisson By unforeseen mischance was over-run. That stroke, alas! was death in shortest time; Thus fell the great financier in his prime! This fatal chance not only caused delay, But damped the joy that erst had crown'd the day. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE RAILWAY by ARTHUR CHRISTOPHER BENSON WHAT WE DID TO WHAT WE WERE by PHILIP LEVINE BURYING GROUND BY THE TIES by ARCHIBALD MACLEISH WAY-STATION by ARCHIBALD MACLEISH TWILIGHT TRAIN by EILEEN MYLES THE CAVEMAN ON THE TRAIN by JOHN FREDERICK NIMS THE STEAM-ENGINE: CANTO 10. ROSES ALL THE WAY by T. BAKER THE STEAM-ENGINE: CANTO 10. THE RAILWAY BOOM, 1845 by T. BAKER THE STEAM-ENGINE: CANTO 4: LORD STANHOPE'S STEAMER by T. BAKER |
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