hyperborea

this takes us swiftly past the breaking ice
to the safe waters where all things are clear
so we are worthy of the sacrifice

those matters are immediate precise
lacking no sign of honour or of care
this takes us swiftly past the breaking ice

we thought to have been finished in a trice
and to have shown some dignity and flair
so we are worthy of the sacrifice

those who shall come do not think we are nice
nor will speak plainly of the old affair
this takes us swiftly past the breaking ice

we could do nothing to call or entice
any who were not awake or aware
so we are worthy of the sacrifice

we have now earned our supplement of rice
to feed our hunger in the changing air
this takes us swiftly past the breaking ice
so we are worthy of the sacrifice