And quite as self-absorbed.

Beside the grave

A figure stood in armor, stood and blazed

With the pale dazzle of an April moon,

Rippling a steely silver from his wings

That trembled in their fierce desire for air;

Armed like an angel, blazoned like a king,

And proud as charging seas first seen at dawn.

The worms raised up their heads and spoke to him.

He answered like a father to his children,