Sea of Lore

1982 I think

To natures sea and wondrous lore
for you all her depths explore
her splendid heights and glorious dawns
riding on her vibrant songs
Her teaching rarely is obtuse
or the given meanings loose
Her soul is never the mundane
or cherished muse among the sane
only hunters are the blessed
to know her at her very best
all the wretched toil and pain
are part the cost to have her gain
Touching heart with gentle hand
to give the richness of the land
unto a ready tempered man
No emptiness nor vain design
or experiences brought to mind
anything life does dispense 
given but for gain of sense
No losing score upon her ground
for in it all she does expound
to the one who pursues verity
for Love and not severity
and to favors is not blind
giving wisdom to the kind