out of the past

so this is where we face the simple fact

of elegance and truth the crystal bird

will rise each time although it is absurd

to say there was not one good thing he lacked

the signals clear not one of them abstract

nothing is left that ought to be inferred

by we who follow only the plain word

an honest message left behind intact

no one departs while we can remember

clear tone of voice and movement in the dance

that's life itself no one would want to fake

the laughing glow hoarding each sad ember

we fight against the forces of mischance

and read the shining verse for honour's sake