Quote by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Sonnet, M

Come watch with me the shaft of fire that glowsIn yonder West: the fair, frail palaces,The fading Alps and archipelagoes,And great cloud-continents of sunset-seas.

Come watch with me the shaft of fire that glowsIn yonder Wes

Summary

This quote expresses an invitation to witness the captivating beauty of a sunset. The speaker beckons others to join them in observing the mesmerizing sight in the western sky. The imagery of a "shaft of fire" and the description of "fair, frail palaces" and "fading Alps and archipelagoes" evoke a sense of the ethereal and transient nature of the scene. The reference to "cloud-continents of sunset-seas" adds to the awe-inspiring grandeur of the moment. Overall, the quote encapsulates the allure and magnificence of a setting sun and encourages others to share in the experience.

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By Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Sonnet, M

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