Canto 82Moments

Book 16. Part Seven - Pondicherry Circa 1927 – 1947

If perfect moments on the peak of things,

These tops of knowledge, greatness, ecstasy,

Are only moments, this too enough might be.

I have put on the rapid flaming wings

5Of souls whom the Ignorance black-robed Nature brings

And the frail littleness of mortality

Can bind not always. A high sovereignty

Makes them awhile creation’s radiant kings.

These momentary upliftings of the soul

10Prepare the spirit’s glorious permanence.

The peace of God, a mighty transience,

Is now my spirit’s boundless atmosphere.

All parts are gathered into a timeless whole;

All moments blaze in an eternal year.