I m growing old, Im sixty years; I ve labored all my life in vain. In all that time of hopes and fears, I ve failed my dearest wish to gain. I see full well that here below Bliss unalloyed there is for none My prayer would else fulfilment know Never have I seen Carcassonne!
ATTRIBUTION:
Carcassonne. Translated by John Reuben Thompson. Stanza 1.