There were only the great diamonds and sapphires and emerald mists and velvet inks of space, with God's voice mingling among the crystal fires.

Ray Bradbury
There were only the great diamonds and sapphires and emerald...
There were only the great diamonds and sapphires and emerald...
There were only the great diamonds and sapphires and emerald...
There were only the great diamonds and sapphires and emerald...
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“There were only the great diamonds and sapphires and emerald mists and velvet inks of space, with God's voice mingling among the crystal fires” is a description of the beauty of the universe. It is a description of an awe-inspiring view that anyone could be overwhelmed by. It is a description of what it might be like to be floating among other stars, watching other planets. The quote was written by British poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, and it is a perfect example of a poetic metaphor—a piece of writing that uses otherworldly imagery to help make a point about everyday life.

Source: The Illustrated Man

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