The Hoofs of Pegasus

Chapter 11: JEWELS

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A collection of short lyrical poems that weave mythic and religious imagery with intimate observations of nature and interior feeling. Many pieces draw on classical figures and Renaissance art, while others reflect domestic scenes, sleep, music, and sacrament; recurrent motifs include night and light, birds, water, and ritual. Voice shifts between contemplative reverie and pastoral detail, exploring longing, faith, and creative impulse. The sequence moves through imagistic vignettes—moonlit meadows, bathing maidens, sacramental harvests, and dreams—linking private emotion to larger spiritual and mythical resonances.

JEWELS

EMERALD, ruby, amethyst, Sardius, beryl, topaz, jade; All the ramparts round high Heaven Of these shining stones are made.

But to beggars who must trudge Parched roads with weary feet, God has flung His jewels down In the very city street.

In this meager dusty square Lindens bud in emerald mist Lilacs burdened with perfume Bloom in heavenly amethyst.

Here is water crystal clear, Virgin jade is not more green. At the pool’s edge Judas trees Starred with ruby blossoms lean.

Emerald, topaz, amethyst, Glittering unearthly bright, Scattered by the hand of God, Beryl, sardius, chrysolite.