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Poem
November 18, 1803
Berkeley And Jefferson Intelligencer
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia
What is this article about?
An allegorical poem representing life as a voyage at sea, steered by reason with passions subdued, illuminated by philosophy and experience to navigate dangers safely.
Clipping
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
Life has, in allegory, been often represented by philosophers and poets under the similitude of a voyage. The original Green has managed this figure with great dexterity.
Thus sure I steer my bark, and sail
On even keel, with gentle gale,
At helm I make my reason sit,
My crew of passions, all submit:
If dark and blustering prove some nights,
Philosophy puts forth her lights,
Experience holds the cautious glass
To shun the breakers as I pass;
And frequent throws the wary lead,
To see what dangers may be hid.
Thus sure I steer my bark, and sail
On even keel, with gentle gale,
At helm I make my reason sit,
My crew of passions, all submit:
If dark and blustering prove some nights,
Philosophy puts forth her lights,
Experience holds the cautious glass
To shun the breakers as I pass;
And frequent throws the wary lead,
To see what dangers may be hid.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Life Voyage
Allegory
Reason Steering
Philosophy Guidance
Experience Caution
What entities or persons were involved?
The Original Green
Poem Details
Author
The Original Green
Subject
Allegory Of Life As A Voyage
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Thus Sure I Steer My Bark, And Sail
On Even Keel, With Gentle Gale,
At Helm I Make My Reason Sit,
My Crew Of Passions, All Submit:
Philosophy Puts Forth Her Lights,