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1865–1940

Stars

Laurence Alma-Tadema

O Kings and Queens, that in my happy heart, As in a royal chapel, warm and white, Ensanctuaried are! I come to-night Beneath the moonless sky — this radiant chart

Of the unfathomable Heavens where dart Beam-trailing stars — with lamp of love alight Unto your images; my reverent sight Enfolds you, and I bring you each your part

Of piety. The Will that guides each star Gave jewels to my hands I might not hold, Whose grace remembered fills my palm. So rest, O Joy-givers! your kingdoms are afar,

Yet here I own you, shrined in pearls and gold, The sovereign captives of my loyal breast.

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