NGC 7331. Astronomers
have cataloged it thus, this dazzling spiral
galaxy. I think I’ll call it Homer’s
Blazing Eye, honoring the best of all
poets, who some consider linked voices.
Blind bard who felt his own way with sound steps
sure as his verse. He’s chief of my choices
since his soul dwelled within heavens. Lines leapt
from his lips like ambrosia and flaming
stars, songs blessed by the Muse. Supernova
flaring within this galaxy, framing
all knowledge, before you burn out, show a
blind race how this peerless poet saw there
Helen’s bright face, Achilles’ brash power.
Roger Armbrust
August 11, 2011
