1. I see the long shadow of dusk envelop the wilderness,
As it's shortened by divine decree, or lengthened.

2. We spoke of youth and its first stirrings, then followed
The events of our companionable youth and beginnings.

3. Yet an ignorant drunkard may choose in his folly
Scum over the vintage, sediment over the draught.

4. If you're broad of mind, then do not compare
Your raisins and fruits to the Tigris and Euphrates.

5. And yesterday a dove was bereaved of her nestling -
Why then does she keep circling the same empty nest?