Rash neophytes propound bold panacea,
Concoctions made in haste to sell; e’en so
Non est ad astra mollis e terris via--
No easy way from earth to stars. To see a
Quick turn as does the dull politico,
Rash neophytes propound bold panacea,
But even though sweet onomatopoeia
Inform their words backformed, progress comes slow:
Non est ad astra mollis e terris via.
Achieving of a Rachel brooked a Leah,
Mind’s subtle permutations thusly flow;
Rash neophytes propound bold panacea,
Avoiding mention, say, of gonorrhea
Proposing pleasure as lothario:
Non est ad astra mollis e terris via.
When all is rendered naught, apologia
Be rendered necessary; for, although
Rash neophytes propound bold panacea,
Non est ad astra mollis e terris via.