I shall gather myself into myself again,
-- The Speaker (Line 1)

Importance: The speaker voices her intention to form a cohesive sense of herself. This first line frames the tone and context for the entire rest of the poem. The word "myself" takes on extra significance as the speaker compounds her self-perception.

I shall take my scattered selves and make them one
-- The Speaker (Line 2)

Importance: The speaker expands on the proclamation she made in Line 1. This is an act of reclamation because the speaker reels in the dispersed parts of herself, reforming a cohesive unit. Despite any possible obstacles, the speaker intends to create a holistic sense of herself.

Fusing them into a polished crystal ballWhere I can see the moon and the flashing sun
-- The Speaker (Lines 3-4)

Importance: The speaker compares her authentic and integrated self to a polished crystal ball that provides various kinds of insights. The word "polished" demonstrates the effort that the speaker took to gather herself, while...