This poem is in the nature of a prelude to the group of poems published
under the title _Jocoseria_, 1883. Each poem in this volume shows the
lack of some element that would have brought the human action or
experience to perfection.
8. _Comer._ The invocation probably refers to the spirit of love with
its inspiring, transforming power.
"NEVER THE TIME AND THE PLACE"
This poem was published in _Jocoseria_ in 1883. It is doubtless to be
grouped with the poems that refer directly to Mrs. Browning.