The Lark Ascending Out of abyss emerges the matrix Primordial egg of existence Diaphanous womb of our universe Permeated by luminous power of celestial origin Tempest is released from its fetters Instantaneous collisions of energy thunderclap Pristine semina of duality take their stance Origin of diversity begins Mirror of endless contemplation crystallizes As the chrysalis manifests itself An entity of reflection, Of spiritual longing takes form Olamic metamorphosis impels cyclical inertia Causation begins Entrails of the nucleus expand and Break apart releasing the monad The lark ascends An ecstatic paean issues forth Venerating innocence with increasing charm As resonance illumines Lydian Measures The lark sojourns Till elixirs of lengthening vigilance overflow Then resumes its journey Curt Doll (After the Musical Composition by Ralph Vaughan Williams) Image size: 21" x 14.11"