in this kingdom

the ^sun never _sets;

under the pale _oval

of the ^sky

there seems no way in

or out,

and though there is a _sea here

there is no _tide.

for the egg itself

is a ^moon

glowing faintly

in the ^galaxy of the _barn,

safe but for the spoon's

ominous ^thun_der,

the first delicate crack

of ^light_ning.