Hi John,
I'll admit I'm having trouble understanding this one. What was not there is not what eludes, is really not an appealing line for me. I guess, logically (maybe the wrong approach) it's saying that what is there is what eludes? Keeping up with that line is essential to understanding the end of the poem, I guess. I like what leads into it, but then I'm thrown.
It's not a concern I would bring up if this weren't a metrical trough here, but I can't discern any metrical structure to this poem. It's certainly not blank verse. Responding to your response to Jan, I'd say every sentence has stresses.
Things are really quiet here these past few days. I hope to read a response from anyone who's having an easier time with this poem.
Rick
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