The phrase "It was a dark and stormy night", made famous by comic strip character Snoopy in Peanuts, was originally penned by Victorian novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton, in the beginning of his 1830 novel Paul Clifford.
""It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents, except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which swept up the streets (for it is in London that our scene lies), rattling along the housetops, and fiercely agitating the scanty flame of the lamps that struggled against the darkness."
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The night was dark and stormy,
The bathroom light was dim.
I heard a crash and then a splash...
By gosh he's fallen in!
Yes, the opening line "It was a dark and stormy night" is famously known from the novel "Paul Clifford" written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1830. It has since become a clichΓ©d phrase used to open both poems and stories.
The poem Stormy Seas was written by South African artist Sean Achilleos.
The poem starting with "The night was dark and dreary, the lightning flashed about" was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and it is the first line of his famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride."
The poem "Skating at Night" was written by Robert Bly. It is a reflection on the experience of ice skating in the dark and the emotions it evokes.
"Dark Night of the Soul" was a poem written by 16th century Spanish Catholic mystic, Saint John of the Cross.
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A poem about having trouble sleeping
"She sells seashells by the seashore," is a poem with alliteration. An example of a simile in a poem is "Her hair was as dark as the night." An example of onomatopoeia in a poem is "The bees buzzed as they flew from flower to flower."
In "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, the dark and dreary setting of a lonely chamber on a stormy night reflects the melancholic and despairing mood of the narrator. The eerie atmosphere created by the setting heightens the sense of foreboding and contributes to the overall mood of sorrow and loss portrayed throughout the poem.
In the poem "A Night in June," the stars are described as appearing brightly against the dark sky, creating a sense of beauty and tranquility. They are likened to diamonds or jewels twinkling above, adding to the magical and enchanting atmosphere of the night.
"heavens ebon vault"...Shelly was writing about the dark (black) night sky
The famous poem "Dark Night of the Soul" by St. John of the Cross explores the theme of spiritual crisis and the soul's journey towards union with the divine. It delves into the challenges and trials one faces on the path to spiritual enlightenment, ultimately leading to a deeper connection with God.
An opposite poem is a type of poem where each line reflects the opposite of the preceding line. This structure creates a continuous contrast throughout the poem, highlighting the differences between ideas or emotions. Opposite poems can be a creative way to explore juxtaposition and duality in writing.