And when we must descend or we must climb Upon such steps as globules, electrons, As molecules, or as the stars and suns, Conceiving thus this universe sublime, We often attempt its place in word or rhyme, Forgetful that all strange phenomenon's Existence is the groping need of one's Slow orientation in this world of time. A moment leave this language, formed by man To mechanize an interchange of thought. Let's @3feel@1 the glory of a radiant sun As into higher realms our visions scan Immensities of nature never caught Save through this painful plodding we have done. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...FACADE: 21. THE OWL by EDITH SITWELL THE SELF-UNSEEING by THOMAS HARDY ON A PICTURE OF LEANDER by JOHN KEATS HYMNS OF THE MARSHES: SUNRISE by SIDNEY LANIER POVERTY PARTS GUDE COMPANIE by JOANNA BAILLIE URANIA; THE WOMAN IN THE MOON: THE THIRD CANTO, OR FULL MOON by WILLIAM BASSE |