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,