FRAGMENTS OF A LOST GNOSTIC POEM OF THE 12TH CENTURY, by HERMAN MELVILLEPoet AnalysisPoet's Biography
First Line: Found a family, build a state Last Line: But brims the poisoned well. Subject(s): Gnosticism
Found a family, build a state, The pledged event is still the same: Matter in end will never abate His ancient brutal claim.
Indolence is heaven's ally here, And energy the child of hell: The Good Man pouring from his pitcher clear But brims the poisoned well.