UNDERSTAND THE EYE
Opposite the infinite
Is the single eye set.
Is the single eye set.
In its core the infinite lies,—
A mighty jewel, claspt to finite size.
A mighty jewel, claspt to finite size.
There, there in indivisible
Purity the old lights dwell
Purity the old lights dwell
Poured by the aged light of some
Star on the eye-ball's convex room.
Star on the eye-ball's convex room.
Opposite the infinite
Is the single eye set,
Is the single eye set,
There to behold curved space that goes
Opening the lavish starry rows,
Opening the lavish starry rows,
There by a slowly gathered gaze
Weaving star-rays on star-rays;
Weaving star-rays on star-rays;
Or single, pierced, nugget of clear sight,
Shut on its eye-hinges for night.
Shut on its eye-hinges for night.
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