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...EVENING SONG OF THE THOUGHTFUL CHILD by KATHERINE MANSFIELD PORTRAIT OF A BOY by STEPHEN VINCENT BENET DEAD LEAVES by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON SMOTHERED FIRES by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON O SOUTHLAND! by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON THE STARLING; SONNET by AMY LOWELL DOMESDAY BOOK: REV. PERCY FERGUSON by EDGAR LEE MASTERS |