1. I remained in my place and rested, if only
I had attended to myself from the hardships of my youth

2. For I achieved nothing worthwhile for my nation
Except for downfall, disappointment, and reproach

3. If only I had known before that
I would gather the driftwood of my wrecked vessel

4. I would not have ventured into the thorns in the dark of night
To reap from my efforts a good end

5. And I did not know that I, with my concerns
Would wander alone amongst them and the gorges