Bee Stitch

RENOWN,  n.  A degree of distinction between notoriety and fame--a little more supportable than the one and a little more intolerable than the other.  Sometimes it is conferred by an unfriendly and inconsiderate hand.

I touched the harp in every key, 

But found no heeding ear; 

And then Ithuriel touched me

With a revealing spear.

Not all my genius, great as 'tis,

Could urge me out of night.

I felt the faint appulse of his, 

And leapt into the light!

W. J. Candleton.