Don't be too eager to ask What the gods have in mind for us, What will become of you, What will become of me, What you can read in the cards, Or spell out on the Ouija board. It's better not to know. Either Jupiter says This coming winter is not After all going to be The last winter you have, Or else Jupiter says This winter that's coming soon, Eating away the cliffs Along the Tyrrhenian Sea, Is going to be the final Winter of all. Be mindful. Take good care of your household. The time we have is short. Cut short your hopes for longer. Now as I say these words, Time has already fled Backwards away-- Leuconoë-- Hold on to the day.
David FerryDon’t be too eager to ask What the gods have in mind for us, What will become of you, What will become of me, What you can read in the cards, Or spell out on the Ouija board. It’s better not to know. Either Jupiter says This coming winter is not After all going to be The last winter you have, Or else Jupiter says This winter that’s coming soon, Eating away the cliffs Along the Tyrrhenian Sea, Is going to be the final Winter of all. Be mindful. Take good care of your household. The time we have is short. Cut short your hopes for longer. Now as I say these words, Time has already fled Backwards away– Leuconoë– Hold on to the day.
David Ferry