The Sweet Reunion

Right sudden against my face - two golden clear
Great eyes astonished mine - a drooping ear
Did flap me on either cheek to dry the spray!
I started first, as some Arcadian
Amazed at piping Pan in twilight grove;
But as the bounding vision closer ran,
My tears dried, I knew Sandy, and rose above
Surprise and sadness, thanking my Creator and God,
Who, by such creatures, leads to heights of love.

Rosemary Goulding

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