1. We have not seen a sea that flowed with mercury
Nor gold molded into a mountain

2. Until the Tigris flowed in the rays
And the peaks were illuminated by the light

3. The clouds of smoke ascended and the sparks soared
The thunder of festivities and the rain of generosity

4. And the smoke kept rising
Until it colored Saturn

5. So we saw waves of silver
Whose gold the light kindled

6. Into sparks that mimicked stars falling
And lightning like the flash of white swords