Poetry Phillis Wheatley Hot Air Balloons Tapestry

"Imagination! who can sing thy force? Or who describe the swiftness of thy course? Soaring through air to find the bright abode, Th' empyreal palace of the thund'ring God, We on thy pinions can surpass the wind, And leave the rolling universe behind: From star to star the mental optics rove, Measure the skies, and range the realms above. There in one view we grasp the mighty whole, Or with new worlds amaze th' unbounded soul." Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784) was the first African American author of a published book of poetry. A part of her poem titled "On Imagination" is quoted here on a blue sky background with whispy clouds and colourful hot air balloons. Add some inspiration to your living room, dining room or bed room.