Returning laden to the earth again—

Imagination’s realm—the vast Unknown,

Full of as glorious images as when

The first Thought-angel gazed within, alone,

And will be while the world has evil to atone.

I touched Futurity’s thrice veiled domain.

And felt the moments of swift coming years

Fall sparklingly around me, like the rain

From over-heavy clouds of unwept tears,

Dropping through sunlight; while my eager ears