The Titanic Disaster Poem

"The Titanic Disaster Poem" by J. H. McKenzie is a historical poem that remembers the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Written shortly after the 1912 disaster, it captures the feelings and events surrounding this tragedy. The poem memorializes the lives lost and celebrates the bravery shown that night. The poem retells of the Titanic's first voyage, showing its splendor and the anticipation before its launch. It gives a clear image of the moment the ship hit the iceberg, highlighting the captain's courage, the passengers' panic, and the selfless acts of people like Colonel Astor and Major Butt, who tried to save others. The poem moves from the ship's grand beginning to its sorrowful ending, focusing on the shared human experience in times of trouble and the important lessons learned from this catastrophe.