ACROSS our universe of steady stars,
Of maypole planets tethered to the sun,
Sometimes a wonder flies.
And this is dizzying-this is perfection:
Importunate body no more than a comet’s tail
Following behind
The strong swift golden rushing of heart and mind.
(Jan Struther)
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