Man breaking bonds of Mother Earth br Jets spaceward from his pad of clay br Exploring realms of outer space br He streaks along the milky way: br He trods upon the moon's bleak face br And leaves his clutter in the sky. br br Like pioneers of bygone years br The astronauts break new frontiers: br May Providence in mercy guide br The pioneering astronauts br To find an unpolluted home br For earth's beleaguered habitants. br Ode to the Candle br br Tallow is a wondrous thing, br To every chandler it is king: br Graceful in a candle stick br With its slender twining wick, br When you light it you will see br A glorious, sparking fantasy: br Sodt and mellow is its light br Perfect for true love's delight.br br John N.