1. I stood over what came to me of your book
A frugal stand, its ring lost in the soil

2. A book I saw beauty articulated in
As ruby is articulated with pearl by its stringer

3. It had an unfurling and delight
As the meadow’s blossoms unfurl their banners

4. It doubled for me when I read it
In yearning and joy, of which God is Knower

5. And my eyelids hastened to it with tears
As if it were a generous man who saw a guest and his noble traits hurried forth