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Cullie Mowers
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There's a Bradbury quote that I've seen repeatedly in recent years, always (in my encounters) without a location cited. I'm sure someone on this service can help. It begins:
"The universe is thronged with fire and light,/ And we but smaller stars, which, skinned, trapped and kept/Enshrined --"
I'm sure this is a true newbie query, but I'd be glad to hear some details.
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dandelion
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You could try skimming "Complete Poems," I guess, keeping in mind they are far from being actually complete.
 
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dragonfly
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From "The Young Galileo Speaks":

"The Universe is thronged with fire and light
And we but smaller suns which, skinned trapped and kept
Enshrined in blood and precious bones
Hold back the night."

In Where Robot Mice and Robot Men Run Round in Robot Towns which is the first half of The Complete Poems of Ray Bradbury.

Complete then, maybe. Not complete now .
 
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This may take the record for longest-awaited answer. Ten years, one month, sixteen days fifteen hours and three minutes (according to my calculations).


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dandelion
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Hope the OP wasn't holding his breath!

P. S. The question is barely older than the forum so couldn't have been much longer!
 
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dragonfly
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And, quoting dandelion at https://raybradburyboard.com/ev...047076116#8047076116 :
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4. Lastly, most important! When you get your answer, whether it be right away or months or years later, PLEASE come back and post it here! If your post is no longer near the top, you can find it by clicking "Find" at the top of the page and searching for your username or some other unusual or distinctive phrase. It would also be nice to mention from what source the answer came.


Answers are good.
 
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dragonfly
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Nice to be back on the ol' "Hompage".
 
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dandelion
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Nice to have you buzzin' around.
 
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