Of saints that punish and sinners that cower,

Of troubles by sickness and sword and flame,

And not of an innocent daisy flower!

I am haunted by words—by seven words—

Seven words echoing everywhere;

They are borne on breezes, and sung by birds,

They are written on earth and sea and air.

I think there is nothing else is my own;

I think there is nothing else is alive;

Seven words and I are always alone;