Transcriber's Notes: Title punctuation was standardized, but poetry itself retained as in original, including hyphenation variations and indentation changes. Duplicate title "THE ASCENT OF MAN" at beginning was deleted. There are two poems titled "THE RED SUNSETS, 1883."; one on P. 154 and the second immediately after it on P. 155. THE ASCENT OF MAN BY MATHILDE BLIND CONTENTS. Prelude—Wings Part I. Chaunts of Life A Symbol Time's Shadow Part II. The Pilgrim Soul Saving Love Nirvana Motherhood Part III. The Leading of Sorrow The Sower