No sound -- but the rush of dark waters Flowing deep in the misty ravine; Jasmine and roses clinging To the trellis of the deserted balcony. Starry flowers like white jewels In the dimness of magic stillness; Beyond -- the glimmering snowy caps of Everest, Below -- the heavy perfume of the garden Dimly lighted by the blazing stars: A pale rose gleamed like a pearl Of the enchanted night. Lustrous petals of peace -- Peace -- terror and reverence. My heart is stilled with awe As my thoughts turn to the sad faces Of weary pilgrims, climbing, ever climbing To the Peace of the Himalayas -- Eternal symbol of an invisible God. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE WINDHOVER: TO CHRIST OUR LORD by GERARD MANLEY HOPKINS OF BEAUTY by EVA K. ANGLESBURG THE LAY OF THE LEGION by WILLIAM EDMONSTOUNE AYTOUN OVER THE ROSE-LEAVES, UNDER THE ROSE by JOHN BENNETT (1865-1956) SUBJECT LOVE, FOR THE VASE AT BATHEASTON VILLA by JANE BOWDLER |