M'Fingal - Canto II by John Trumbull
The Sun, who never stops to dine, Two hours had pass'd the mid-way line, And driving at his usual rate, Lash'd on his downward car of state. And now expired the short vacation, And dinner o'er in epic fashion, While all the crew, beneath the trees, Eat pocket-pies, or bread and cheese, (Nor shall we, like old Homer, care To versify their bill of fare) Each active party, feasted well, Throng'd in, like sheep, at sound of bell;
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"The Sun, who never stops to dine,..."
"M'Fingal - Canto II" by John Trumbull is a sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic english poem consisting of 864 lines. This English poem by John Trumbull demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "The Sun, who never stops to dine, Two hours had pass'd the mid-way line,...", this piece explores themes of sad and love and deep and nature and inspirational and spiritual and romantic through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. John Trumbull'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.