After many hours of patient thought
An image of bright power came to my mind
Enabled by techniques my study bought
Without such language, anyone is blind.
A fever and intensity of will
Made my brain catch fire and flash, ignite.
And yet the image glowing was quite still
As if to demonstrate perpetual light.
As I lay in bed the vision came
Unprovoked, not known of, gave me sight
Many years of patient study gained
The power of signs and symbols, their delight.
The vision came inspired by will and art
To motivate me for the travails of the heart
How my heart sings 