Lesson not yet Learned

Almost grasp the miracle Feel it in the hand Reach out to touch the mythical Before it turns to sand Flows away like water There’s something there but not The intangible being’s daughter Not wanting to be caught Forever indiscernible To such rudimentary sight Bordering on perceptible In the dark and starry night Gloriously mystical More beautiful than the physical Not so scientifical Pulsing so rhythmical She is irresistible She buried Ozymandias In the sands of time She’ll bury all dystopias Created by humankind She is the greater wisdom Human souls have not earned Unwelcome in her queendom Bitter lessons to be learned