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Essence of Regret



Rosebuds live on an even plane

Gathered together in dozens

Full roses sit in the falling rain

With the turtledoves, their cousins.

Dreaded is the cresting ray

That falls from the scored domain

Of shimmering prisms’ lissome way

In step with seasons’ feign.

Open upon the laughing brook . . .

A fluster of shooting stars retires

Unfettering Diana’s shady crook

And teasing Mused desires.