Clare in a dark, dark mood...
Red lightning shot its flashes as they came
& passing clouds seemed kindling into flame
& strong & stronger came the sulphury smell
With demons following in the breath of hell
Laughing in mockery as the doomed complained
Losing their pains in seeing others pained
Fierce raged destruction sweeping oer the land
& the last counted moment seemed at hand
As scales near equal hang the earnest eyes
In doubtful balance which shall fall or rise
So in the moment of that crashing blast
Eyes hearts & hopes paused trembling for the last
Loud burst the thunders clap & yawning rents
Gashed the frail garments of the elements
Then sudden whirlwinds winged with purple flame
& lightnings flash in stronger terrors came
Burning all life & nature where they fell
& leaving earth as desolate as hell
(lines 43-60)
& passing clouds seemed kindling into flame
& strong & stronger came the sulphury smell
With demons following in the breath of hell
Laughing in mockery as the doomed complained
Losing their pains in seeing others pained
Fierce raged destruction sweeping oer the land
& the last counted moment seemed at hand
As scales near equal hang the earnest eyes
In doubtful balance which shall fall or rise
So in the moment of that crashing blast
Eyes hearts & hopes paused trembling for the last
Loud burst the thunders clap & yawning rents
Gashed the frail garments of the elements
Then sudden whirlwinds winged with purple flame
& lightnings flash in stronger terrors came
Burning all life & nature where they fell
& leaving earth as desolate as hell
(lines 43-60)
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