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The Star by Henry Vaughan

By Henry Vaughan

Topics: love-shayari, nature-poetry

1 Whatever 'tis, whose beauty here below 2 Attracts thee thus and makes thee stream and flow, 3 And wind and curl, and wink and smile, 4 Shifting thy gate and guile; 5 Though thy close commerce nought at all imbars 6 My present search, for eagles eye not stars, 7 And still the lesser by the best 8 And highest good is blest; 9 Yet, seeing all things that subsist and be, 10 Have their commissions from divinity,

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"1 Whatever 'tis, whose beauty here below..."

"The Star" by Henry Vaughan is a love and nature english poem consisting of 39 lines. This English poem by Henry Vaughan demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "1 Whatever 'tis, whose beauty here below 2 Attracts thee thus and makes thee stream and flow,...", this piece explores themes of love and nature through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Henry Vaughan's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.

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