A Shape surpassing loveliness. On my thought

Paled all things else save that transcendent Fear.

Steadily it advanced:

From small to great, from great unreckonable,

Stately, deliberative, supreme, of port

Serene and lofty, steadily so it came

Sweeping the callow path. Struck with its spell

I burned with aching eyes. Subtly a Flame

Encircled it, of silver and of gold,

Sardine and jasper iridescent, blue,