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1710

A curious Cloud surprised the Sky,
'Twas like a sheet with Horns;
The sheet was Blue—
The Antlers Gray—
It almost touched the lawns.

So low it leaned—then statelier drew—
And trailed like robes away,
A Queen adown a satin aisle
Had not the majesty.

Edited by Peter Carter

Added: 2 Apr 2003 | Last Read: 4 Sep 2026 12:39 AM | Viewed: 9000 times

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