Transformed by Beauty

As we draw nearer the sustaining light

And feel Her arms around us gently close

Enveloping our souls with tender love,

Of all resistant strains She will dispose.

Have we not dreamed asleep amongst the stars

Of joy's return to earth when we would wake

And thrilled by the song of a flute-like voice

Once more the Spirit's journey undertake.

Are we not bound to Her with golden chains

Willing servitors upon Her will,

Obedient to Her call to serve again

This destined world we must with beauty fill

And truth the soaring eagle of our days,

Vanquishing the battlements of night,

In oneness at their feet our lives shall be

Transformed by beauty, bountiful and bright.