Ezra Pound — Christophori Columbi Tumulus

From the Latin of Hipolytus Capilupus, Early Cent XVI. Genoan, glory of Italy, Columbus thou sure light, Alas the urn takes even thee so soon out-blown. Its little space Doth hold thee, whom Oceanus had not the might Within his folds to hold, altho' his broad embrace Doth hold all lands. Bark-borne beyond his bound'ries unto Hind thou wast Where scarce Fame's volant self the way had cast.