a net of fine mesh was at once broadly cast 
o'er the mind of mankind who was caught up *en masse*

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Nice rhythm - but where's the rest of this poem? 
It's a striking beginning to something...

A good title for this couplet would be "Ignorance" or "Illusion".
- Cheers

These stanzas are the start of something great but, ummm, where's the rest ?