The Dong with a Luminous Nose by Edward Lear — Sad Poetry Lines
By Edward Lear
When awful darkness and silence reign Over the great Gromboolian plain, Through the long, long wintry nights; -- When the angry breakers roar As they beat on the rocky shore; -- When Storm-clouds brood on the towering heights Of the Hills of the Chankly Bore: -- Then, through the vast and gloomy dark, There moves what seems a fiery spark, A lonely spark with silvery rays Piercing the coal-black night, --
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"When awful darkness and silence reign..."
"The Dong with a Luminous Nose" by Edward Lear is a sad and deep and nature and romantic english poem consisting of 110 lines. This English poem by Edward Lear demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "When awful darkness and silence reign Over the great Gromboolian plain,...", this piece explores themes of sad and deep and nature and romantic through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Edward Lear'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.