as it was

so much of yearning leaves us little fire
this is the motive of the daily deed
all that we do is what you must require

a thought of leaving gives us to aspire
to something more that just going to seed
so much of yearning leaves us little fire

duty and purpose force none to retire
that being said is what we all agreed
all that we do is what you must require

given to pardon we cannot go higher
a solemn moment for what is decreed
so much of learning leaves us little fire

we serve the keeper of another shire
and watch you as you come to take the lead
all that we do is what you must require

the strongest reeds come from the thickest mire
and tell us nothing of our hope or need
so much of yearning leaves us little fire
all that we do is what you must require