Besides

Besides the range of mountains and the gauntlet of the skies, and the briny depth of oceans and the full moon on the rise… Besides the mind in motion and the eyes that see the light, and the journey into being and the beauty of the night... Besides the feel of satin and the flesh that lives to yield, and the harvest of the epoch and the lushness of the field… Besides the lure of treasure and the promises of kings, and the custody of twilight and the beat of angel wings… Besides the new day dawning and the zest of morning dew, and the ultimate conclusion, all is nothing next to you.