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An Improvisation

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The stars cleave the sky.         Yet for us they rest,     And their race-course high         Is a shining nest!     The hours hurry on.         But where is thy flight,     Soft pavilion         Of motionless night?     Earth gives up her trees         To the holy air;     They live in the breeze;         They are saints at prayer!     Summer night, come from God,         On your beauty, I see,     A still wave has flowed         Of eternity!

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"The stars cleave the sky...."

This evocative piece by George MacDonald, titled "An Improvisation", represents a masterful exploration of classic. The lines capture a profound emotional resonance... ### Why We Love This Line At Linespedia, we believe that poetry is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul...

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