01-31-2012, 09:38 AM
I most liked the second stanza, I think, for the simple comparison of a pendulum, with people's rejection, acceptance and rejection of ideas. Something held first to be out of the question--and most of us agreeing--and then becoming not merely acceptable, but compulsory belief.
From the first line, I was put in mind of the wonderful astronomical clocks I have seen, here, and in Italy -- but I am sorry to say that my lofty perceptions were dragged down by the thought of anything between the legs, following 'drawn back', which for no decent reason made me think of the clitoral hood being drawn back---and I know nothing of such Down Below stuff!
So, distracted by all that -- yes, the heresies and precepts of men and institutions are nothing as the planet swings around (above the Sun?) and for that reason, and despite its alliteration and rhyme, is the last bit necessary?
From the first line, I was put in mind of the wonderful astronomical clocks I have seen, here, and in Italy -- but I am sorry to say that my lofty perceptions were dragged down by the thought of anything between the legs, following 'drawn back', which for no decent reason made me think of the clitoral hood being drawn back---and I know nothing of such Down Below stuff!
So, distracted by all that -- yes, the heresies and precepts of men and institutions are nothing as the planet swings around (above the Sun?) and for that reason, and despite its alliteration and rhyme, is the last bit necessary?