Classic Poem

Upon the walls of this enchanted cell
Let there be graved admonitory themes,
Hermetic doctrines and the antique schemes
Of old theologies. Here let there dwell
The Lords of Market Places. Here let us spell
Legends of purchase in lettering that streams
With blood of gods … and here inscribe the dreams
Of the Masters of Exchange and Heaven and Hell.
God bought the world and for it gave His Son.
Among the stars the great transaction's done.
The Jews preferred Barabbas and they paid
The Son of God by whom all things were made.
In mighty symbols let these walls rehearse
The legend of the Silver and the Purse.