Darkness Comments

It sounds like the apocalypse that Lord Byron is describing is one of modern history. This excellent poem is as timely now as it was then. A great choice for POD!

A beautiful poem is nicely executed taking both sides of life. Thank and congratulation for being chosen this poem as the member poem of the poem of the day.

The moon, their mistress, had expired before; The winds were wither'd in the stagnant air, .. Beautifully composed.

A free flight of creativity on winged imagination. An interesting read

" Darkness" is a poem written by Lord Byron in July 1816. That year was known as the Year Without a Summer, because Mount Tambora had erupted in the Dutch East Indies the previous year, casting enough sulphur into the atmosphere to reduce global temperatures and cause abnormal weather across much of north-east America and northern Europe... from wiki

probably not get to comment- -but check Barry's research below. Good to know. Thought the topic and tone a little farther out from his usual but a very intriguing and well

Darkness is a poem written by Lord Byron in July 1816. That year was known as the Year Without a Summer, because Mount Tambora had erupted in the Dutch East Indies the previous year, casting enough sulphur into the atmosphere to reduce global temperatures and cause abnormal weather across much of north-east America and northern Europe. This pall of darkness inspired Byron to write his poem. Literary critics were initially content to classify it as a last man poem, telling the apocalyptic story of the last man on earth. More recent critics have focused on the poem's historical context, as well as the anti-biblical nature of the poem, despite its many references to the Bible. wikipedia I do think the historical context could be over emphasized however. Clearly Byron saw an obvious metaphor in the event.

A fearful hope was all the world contain'd; Could have been written today. Whether Armageddon is a physical or a spiritual event, I fear we are there.

Poignant tale of famine stricken town. Very nice.

Icy earth! ! Thanks for sharing.

a very imaginative poem of what if?

Thanks for sharing.............

Although it was more on the negative side yet makes us think a bit what if that happens.