The knowledge all that gained so well

By sweat, by brow, by midnight oil

The books heaved open and left unread

Those which were read and turned to shreds

The scrolls written, the lessons preached

Burning through sun, through burning heat

The riches frothing, raging bold

The earth, the rivers, all blinding gold

All want, all need, all necessity

At command of the will, at mercy

Of wealth, of lucre, of riches unbound

No cove unearthed, no treasure unfound

The kingdoms conquered brought to knees

The lands, the mountains, mighty seas

The legends, bards and myths and stories

Of wars, of conquests, of towering glories

Undying loyalties, faith and trust

Promises kept and turned to dust

And I have travelled far and wide

With knowledge, riches, power and find

That none of them managed to brave

Only Thy love, Thy grace gave breath

And strength to reach beyond the grave

Everything else ends in death.