A man feared that he might find an… Another that he might find a victi… One was more wise than the other.

Many workmen Built a huge ball of masonry Upon a mountain-top. Then they went to the valley below… And turned to behold their work.

There was a great cathedral. To solemn songs, A white procession Moved toward the altar. The chief man there

You say you are holy, And that Because I have not seen you sin. Aye, but there are those Who see you sin, my friend.

There were many who went in huddle… They knew not whither; But, at any rate, success or calam… Would attend all in equality. There was one who sought a new roa…

I met a seer. He held in his hands The book of wisdom. “Sir,” I addressed him, “Let me read.”

Once there came a man Who said, “Range me all men of the world in… And instantly There was terrific clamour among t…

Friend, your white beard sweeps th… Why do you stand, expectant? Do you hope to see it In one of your withered days? With your old eyes

The trees in the garden rained flo… Children ran there joyously. They gathered the flowers Each to himself. Now there were some

I stood upon a highway, And, behold, there came Many strange peddlers. To me each one made gestures, Holding forth little images, sayin…

On the horizon the peaks assembled… And as I looked, The march of the mountains began. As they marched, they sang, “Aye! We come! We come!”

“Tell brave deeds of war.” Then they recounted tales,— “There were stern stands And bitter runs for glory.” Ah, I think there were braver dee…

A god in wrath Was beating a man; He cuffed him loudly With thunderous blows That rang and rolled over the eart…

A man went before a strange God— The God of many men, sadly wise. And the deity thundered loudly, Fat with rage, and puffing. “Kneel, mortal, and cringe

EACH small gleam was a voice —A lantern voice— In little songs of carmine, violet… A chorus of colors came over the w… The wondrous leaf-shadow no longer…