You symbolize the power of might

Used in an earthy way.

Yesterday, you in grandeur stood alone.

Today, you’re mingling with the sand

A rotting mass of stone.

O Wondrous mountain—living Sphinx!

Built by the hand of God,

You symbolize the power of Love

Used with the lowly sod,

E’er yesterday, you stood a monument of Love,

Today unchanged, your glorious face,

In worship turned above.

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STRADIVARIUS (To Jascha Heifetz)

If power were only given me,

To paint the tone picture that arises from the soul

Of that sanctuary of sound—your violin,

Where would I find pigment worthy of such a use,

Save in the fleeting splendour of some sky.

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