Of Mere Being

The palm stands on the edge of space, The palm stands on the edge of space, The palm stands on the edge of space, The palm stands on the edge of space.

The palm stands on the edge of space And brings with it the singular resolution, With all its leaves that symbolize Across the waters of the world A life expectancy.

For in the weight of being and being: Its earthen mystery is drawn To the edge of the leaves, Where the wind goes on.

• Wallace Stevens