The nearest dream recedes, unrealized

The nearest Dream recedes - unrealized -

The Heaven we chase -

Like the June Bee - before the School Boy -

Invites the Race -

Stoops - to an easy Clover -

Dips - evades - teazes - deploys -

Then - to the Royal Clouds

Lifts his light Pinnace -

Heedless of the Boy -

Staring - bewildered - at the mocking sky -

Homesick for steadfast Honey -

Ah - the Bee flies not

That brews that rare variety!