Author Ralph Waldo Emerson From the stores of eldest Matter The deepeyed flame obedient water Transparent air allfeeding earth He took the flower of all their worth And best with best in sweet consent Combined a new temperament Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments