The sum of all errors

The sum of all errors reduces to a big fat sigma
Over tau, a regal parading of forgotten greek
Identities giving vent to historical remissions
And elliptical omissions. And thus it sits so far.

The sum of all errors reduces to known figurines
Circumambulating the dry museum air closed to
Curious eyes wanting to know the sliver of the
Glint of the shiny sheen. And thus it sits so far.

The sum of all errors reduces to coward words
And fleeting symbols wowing at their reflections
And preening for want of a better word or symbol
at the edge of their reflections. And thus it sits so far.