Cargoes
by John Masefield
‘Cargoes’ by John Masefield is a well-loved, short poem that explores cargo ships. The poet empathizes the way the ships have changed throughout history.
John Masefield was an English poet who served as Poet Laureate of the U.K. from 1930 to 1967. He’s well regarded for poems like ‘Sea-Fever.’ This is one of several that deals with natural themes. His collections include Salt-Water Ballads and Philip the King and Other Poems. He also wrote prose fiction, plays, and non-fiction works.
‘Cargoes’ by John Masefield is a well-loved, short poem that explores cargo ships. The poet empathizes the way the ships have changed throughout history.