How can I give my poisoned gifts away?
Expert I am in each black prong of each,
and those I pawn remain within my reach
nor have I lived without them yet one day.
I fantasize my flights, and here I stay;
I boast my voyage, lying on the beach;
I fear to learn, but gladly will I teach;
I rot at anchor, never under weigh.

      Shatter my sloth with tons of dynamite:
Cut through my cold steel chains with brilliant flame:
Illuminate my heart so long defiled.
Dear God unthinkable, you heart of light,
how long you loved me while I stayed the same,
how gently you have led your lazy child!