1. We have worn out, yet time's robe is ever new,
Is immortality granted to any soul?

2. Adam passed in this life, father of mankind,
And all who come from his loins shall perish too.

3. Then weep not for one whose day of death has come,
For death takes all and man shall fade and rue.

4. Seek not that which wakes you more while in this life,
For sure insight's gain has no increase thereto.

5. Let the revolving heavens run their course nor ask
If an elder triumphed or a babe withdrew.

6. For what is this world, though grand its legend be,
But a hostel we come to and thence ensue?

7. By it souls breathe their last, which are but winds,
And bodies moulder, which are but dust and dew.

8. So you who walk the earth seeking a far goal,
Hold back, for triumph from you is far and few.