Publisher's Synopsis
The Meteor Bright-plumed sparking 'cross the moon-washed shade, A meteor's flash aroused the tranquil night;A fugitive of flame in downward flight, Mid shrinking stars, a reckless renegade.The short-lived ember from the zenith fellIn state of high-attended majesty;A flare from fires these eyes shall never see- From Heavens angel-guarded citadel. What news does soft this messenger bespeak? What great event the celestial brand portend? How this my soul is filled with wondering; For there is terror in its fiery streak And awe with it doth glorified descend, 'Haps heralding a prophet or a king. -Jay R. Crook, PhDAmbling Through Li
