1. I was not fooled in my religion and faith,
By the deceptions of kin, provision, and gifts.

2. They tempted me, and in my thinking that I saw
Their drink poured on my thirst from far away.

3. I emptied it, though against my will it flowed,
White like the soul in black apprehension.

4. Then I went, no longer for my water to pray
At a spring, nor for my provision to be blessed.

5. I doubt and my doubt pains me, so I search
For the coolness of certainty to soothe my efforts.

6. And how often I take refuge in Him
To whom people flee, and seek shade

7. In the bewilderment of those who stray.
God is my protection from doubt

8. About my faith, though mad thoughts
Whirl around my worship.