Destination Known

As long as possible live free and uncommitted. It makes but little difference whether you are committed to a farm or the county jail. - Thoreau

I went where few men dare.

Far and away.

Whither prophets go to pray.

A place where truth dwells

and a cleansing sea swells.

Wherein nothing is everything

and Saturn engages with a ravishing ring.

Only faith knows the way.

It guides the rich but rugged day.

Where the clouds reprieve and croon their sanguine songs.

That is where a sentient soul belongs.

Whence love and loyalty are never remiss.

A place where the celestial sun and lambent moon kiss ...

Author's Note

"The man who goes alone can start today; but he who travels with another must wait till that other is ready." - Thoreau