Evan Evans was born at Trefriw in 1795, his father being, or having been,
a shipwright. He, like Alun, was of Nonconformist parentage, and like
him, attracted attention by his successes at this or that Eisteddfod. He
went to S. Bees, and was ordained in 1826. He died January 21, 1855,
without having obtained preferment in his own country, until within a few
months of his death. His poetical works were published under the title
of "Geirionydd" (Isaac Clarke, Ruthin). As is too often the case with
books published in Wales, the title page bears no date.



The Strand of Rhuddlan.


I.

Low sinks the sun to rest
Over the lofty crest
Of dim Eryri;
Now over moor and dale
Night spreads her darkening veil,
While from the rustling trees
Softly the evening breeze
Dieth and fleeteth;
Fainter upon mine ear
Falls from the ocean near,
Its murmur weary;
Only within my breast,
Tossing in strange unrest,
Loud my heart beateth;