|
|
Abstract: 2-page description of the Bahá'í Temple in Wilmette, with a poem about it by Charles Collins published in the Chicago Tribune. |
1. Poem by Charles Collins
from the Chicago Tribune (date not given), from page 168 of the book
Is tipped with folded wings, all angel-wise,
Symbolic of the peace of prayer that lies
In sanctuaries, be it day or night
How intricately lovely to our sight,
Few things more exquisite beneath the skies —
A symphony to rest one's weary eyes
Or fill a heavy heart with quick delight.
Nonagonal, its delicate design,
With infinite detail of wonder, shows
Devotion from a people at a shrine.
Whatever one's belief, religion grows
When great harmonic beauty looms divine;
Then blessing from God's heaven overflows.
2. Complete excerpt from book Chicago the Pagan by Weimar Port
Download: port_chicago_pagan.pdf.
|
|
