Prone to the roaring flaw and ceaseless flare,

The man drank deeply with the drinking grass;

Until it seemed the storm would never pass

But ravin down the painted murk for aye.

When had what dreamer seen a glaring day

And leagues of prairie pantingly aquiver?

Flame, flood, wind, noise and darkness were a river

Tearing a cosmic channel to no sea.

The tortured night wore on; then suddenly

Peace fell. Remotely the retreating Wrath