Sympathy is the polarized light of the mind which reveals the hidden chambers, the secret architecture of human life. It is the supreme endowment of the poet, and it is the predominant poetic temperament of Ames that gives her writings e vitality which is felt rather than described.
Sympathy acts like polarized light in the mind, revealing the concealed spaces and intricate designs within human existence. This quality is quintessential for poets, and Ames' poetic temperament bestows her writings with an inherent vitality that resonates more strongly than it can be articulated.