McDonald Clarke

1798 – 1842

McDonald Clarke (1798 – 1842) was a poet of some fame in New York in the early part of the 19th century.

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"Whilst twilight's curtain spreading far, Was pinned with a single star."

"Tis vain for present fame to wish-- Our persons first must be forgotten; For poets are like stinking fish-- They never shine until they're rotten."

"Ha! see where the wild-blazing Grog-shop appears, As the red waves of wretchedness swell; How it burns on the edge of tempestuous years— The horrible Light-house of Hell!"