Through dreams I never had
A voice which awakened mine
Seas I never traversed
Fumes I was choked by
A day and a sight and a treasure

The pains you made God feel
As in levity you rose
And in affirmation you upset me
Your words burned mine out
Your silence was my ruler

And I discovered and explored
And occupied but never conquered
Kingdom, Empire, and Planet
Heart and Soul, Mind and Gunpowder
The image I surrendered to

Et je n'ai rien appris,
Mais je n'ai rien oublié!