Author Philip Freneau Rude, from the wide extended Chesapeke I heard the winds the dashing waves assail, And saw from far, by picturing fancy form'd, The black ship travelling through the noisy gale. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments