That was a curious dream; I thought the three Great planets that are drawing near the sun With such unerring certainty begun To talk together in a mighty glee.

They spoke of vast convulsions which would be Throughout the solar system--the rare fun Of watching haughty stars drop, one by one, And vanish in a seething vapour sea.

I thought I heard them comment on the earth -That small dark object--doomed beyond a doubt.

They wondered if live creatures moved about Its tiny surface, deeming it of worth.

And then they laughed--'twas such a singing shout That I awoke and joined too in their mirth.