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L’Envoi

Work of my mind and heart, now you are sent
Much like a prayer, and much more like a song
Into the future and the firmament,
Who knows how far, and who can know how long.

Like everything returning to the Source,
I offer you, returning just the same,
A star sifting the stardust, on a course
To find and hear the sound of your own name.

Inspire the wanderers encountering you
With love and courage; Help them understand
The tumult and the tears you bring to view
Emerged like time itself, more lived than planned.

Go now, my heart’s own blood, my soul’s own breath —
Stand up for life, and so stand up to death.
Glorianna
Table of Contents
EpigraphsOde of DedicationProem
The Cantos
Canto ICanto VCanto IX
Canto IICanto VICanto X
Canto IIICanto VIICanto XI
Canto IVCanto VIIICanto XII
Appendices
L’EnvoiApologiaGender/
Aesthetics