We have run a thousand miles
Still, our feet itch to go further
We have shed a hundred cries
Still, eagerness rips the throat asunder

They gave us open waters
And said swim
They gave us sturdy anchors
And said sink

A command we heard
No direction was given
We like sheep, a herd
The slaughter be calling

We have run a thousand miles
A thousand meaningless steps
A thousand burning calves
Sacrificed on fireless altars

We ran and kept running
Alas!,
We have run a thousand miles
And it was on the same spot.