An awful Tempest mashed the air- The clouds were gaunt, and few-- A black-as of a Spectre's Cloak Hid Heaven and Earth from view. The creatures chuckled on the Roofs- And whistled in the air-- And shook their fists-- And gnash their teeth-- And swung their frenzied hair. The morning lit- the Birds arose-- The Monster's faded eyes Turned slowly to his native coast-- And peace--was Paradise! AJ~o)