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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE LAST DAY: A SUBMARINE JAUNT, by EDWARD YOUNG (1683-1765) Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: As yawns an earthquake, when imprison'd air
Last Line: And sails secure within the dark retreat.
Subject(s): Sailing & Sailors; Sea; Submarines; Ocean; Submarine Warfare; U-boats
First Line: As yawns an earthquake, when imprison'd air
Last Line: And sails secure within the dark retreat.
Subject(s): Sailing & Sailors; Sea; Submarines; Ocean; Submarine Warfare; U-boats
As yawns an earthquake, when imprison'd air
Struggles for vent, and lays the centre bare,
The whale extends his jaws' enormous size;
The Prophet views the cavern with surprise;
Measures his monstrous teeth, afar descried,
And rolls his wond'ring eyes from side to side:
Then takes possession of the spacious seat,
And sails secure within the dark retreat.
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