evaluation

[fledgist]

 so much was lost and now so much is found

each tiny gain has much to signify

yet still the fear that we may run aground

 

a single word can the whole world astound

and utter silence be the best reply

so much was lost and now so much is found

 

now all may see beyond the narrow bound

set by our masters and reject the lie

yet still the fear that we may run aground

 

in solemn order we shall soon expound

upon just meanings and true reasons why

so much was lost and now so much is found

 

you would have bowed if  one of them had frowned

can stand upright now under this clear sky

yet still the fear that we may run aground

 

these are the times we have with glory crowned

made into visions pleasing to each eye

so much was lost and now so much is found

yet still the fear that we may run aground