We make a symbol of its airy wing

Bright with the liberty for which we long.

Or we discover them with love more strong

As each a separate, individual thing

Which only learns to act, or move, or sing

In ways that wholly to itself belong.

But some with deeper and more inward sight

See them a part of that one Life which streams

Slow on, towards more mind—a part more light

Then we; unburdened with regrets, or dreams,