This work is a poem that captures a scene of tumultuous weather and a sinking moon, symbolizing a struggle against nature's forces. The imagery of squalls and advancing feet suggests a journey or battle, with standards (flags) glancing in the moonlight. The poem conveys a sense of urgency and fleeting time, as the light is about to disappear forever. The dialogue at the end adds a conversational tone, emphasizing the inevitability of the situation.
By Robert Louis Stevenson · First published 1885 · Genre: Poetry, Nautical Fiction, Drama