1. How can I forget the time when you
Were dearer and nobler than a father?

2. I grew weary of my time, and so
The days and sorrows closed in on me

3. Wandering lost in raging darkness
Walking in a turbulent storm

4. Though darkness may shroud me, and I see
Neither my bed nor turning point

5. Standing firm against injustice that
Wields a pickaxe to smash me closely

6. As I fend it off my shoulder
With my hand until my shoulder crumbles

7. And I persevered until nothing remained
But pride, my coat of mail against tyranny

8. My soul called to me, let us go to
That generous, fragrant, beautiful rose

9. Anton is so magnificent
Pure of heart, noble mannered

10. A black chalice never tarnished
Like poured out molten gold

11. His regrets through the ages
Were gently cradled like a darling babe

12. A desk no, a cluttered floor
Filled with virtues, what a work space

13. A desk crafted from the loftiest
Endeavors and diligent resolve

14. A desk adorned with the radiant wisdom
Of resolute, elder statesman

15. Seeking pearls, immersed in
Newspapers or diving into books

16. Listening intently to some wisdom or meditating
In dignity, hearing with manners

17. When he opines, receive it
For he voices the most wondrous, pleasing thoughts

18. Flowing with eloquent, comprehensive rhetoric
Of Hugo's magic and Arabian splendor

19. That is Anton, how magnificent
A page of endless marvels

20. Drops I thought were sweat
Would be gold if I examined them

21. Happiest days were those you drew me
Into your home, horizon of falling stars

22. I was honored, rose in merit
Adorned by manners, clothed in pedigree

23. Never will I forget what he did for me
He warded off the calamities of eras

24. You both embody glory, so remain
Virtuous, and submit to ethics