Author Richard Henry Dana He turns, and curses in his wrath Both man and child; then hastes away Shoreward, or takes some gloomy path; But there he cannot stay:Terrour and madness drive him back to men;His hate of man to solitude again. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments