John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7996 Robert Seymour Bridges 1844-1930 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7996 |
| AUTHOR: | Robert Seymour Bridges (1844–1930) |
| QUOTATION: | Behind the western bars The shrouded day retreats, And unperceived the stars Steal to their sovran seats. And whiter grows the foam, The small moon lightens more; And as I turn me home, My shadow walks before. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Clouds have left the Sky. |