How many steps to climb,
Through atmosphere into the stratosphere,
Where may reside the luminance of words to render clear
The likeness of her self that dwells inside.
How does her self show to my wondered eyes,
And how then do I with my words convey -
Vocabulary reaching to the skies -
The graces far beyond words to replay.
Off words, on viewing; anyone will find -
A glance shows the perfections dwelling there -
All qualities of person of a kind
As to elicit praise from everywhere.
No favorite of the qualities that I see;
They all share that perfection equally.
Perfection · Poems