Thou wilt behold what value they possess
In evolution of the cosmic scheme.
Thy power of sight doth fade ere they unfold
The forces which will make them luminous.
Illuminate them with thine own self’s light.
Where is thy light? Thou rayest darkness out—
Perceive thy darkness all around thyself—
’Midst light thou dost create the baffling gloom;
And feelst it when created by thyself.
Yet then thou ne’er canst feel thyself create.