To those who elevated Poetry,

revealed beauty absolute, intrinsic harmony.

Hail, founding fathers and mothers,

elders, brothers, sisters in Poetry,

in immortal genius manifest

in mortal lives.

Dominum Cognoscite Vestrum *

Recognize thy Master

Erkennen Sie Ihren Meister

Reconnaissez votre Maître.

(*) Metamorphoses, Ovid, Book III  👁

Mature Poets tend to mysticism. The damru-trishul (double drum and trident) at the top right corner of a portrait marks the exceptional spiritual journey of those who became

accomplished Yogis.