With mighty bulk along the sky
They sped — I saw their trains so bright!
Yet never taper's spark went by
With less delay upon the sight —
I mark'd they were too vast for thought,
Yet sudden distance made them nought.
I am busy working to bring Charles Tennyson Turner's "Comets" to life through some unique musical arrangements and will have a full analysis of the poem here for you later.
In the meantime, I invite you to explore the poem's themes, structure, and meaning. You can also check out the gallery for other musical arrangements or learn more about Charles Tennyson Turner's life and contributions to literature.
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