English

Madeline Matthews

27 February, 08:37

When little lights in little ports come out,

Quivering down through water with the stars,

And all the fishing fleet of slender spars

Range at their moorings, veer with tide about;

When race of wind is stilled and sails are furled,

And underneath our single riding-light

The curve of black-ribbed deck gleams palely white,

And slumbrous waters pool a slumbrous world;

Then, and then only, have I thought how sweet

Old age might sink upon a windy youth,

Quiet beneath the riding-light of truth,

Weathered through storms, and gracious in retreat.

Which of the following is true of this text? "When little lights in little ports come out,"

a) It explicitly describes night at the ports.

b) It explicitly states that the ports are damaged.

c) It implies the dangers of working at sea.

d) It implies a relationship has ended.