Tho' I've no 'scope to witness distant spheres Nor fortune, bribing way to travel space, Yet I believe to know what there appears As if there stars have glow for mine to trace. That knowledge I, cannot foretell our fate Nor read the astrological of news That find by stars for who's each perfect mate Or veer from storm by craft or clever ruse, Instead I've gathered; space is best to bide When greatest distance travelled, greater thrill And brighter sparkle; glows the better guide With sight that has astronomers no skill:
But how I view these farthest, wondrous skies? Begins with grace, then I fall deep in eyes!