I hear shots. It’s the wind, I say. Then, loud murmurs. Surely the fountain below my room. The moon is a bruised fist tonight. It has obliterated the stars.
'Tis God's light that illumines the senses' light, That is the meaning of "Light upon light." The senses' light draws us earthwards, God's light carries us heavenwards.
Our happiness is given by God alone, And by strong arms and fingers is not won; When heaven refuses thee fair fortune’s smile Thy bravest efforts cannot her beguile;