Quest Of Learning

To the brim filled their cup from the fount of each tavern From rivers quenched thirst, the big and the small Moth-like they fluttered around flame in the cavern Command of the Prophet they held close to heart 'Treat knowledge as if it were treasure once lost Hold fast when you find it, no matter what cost.' In seeking of knowledge they did not have peers In every pursuit they were foremost and first In charity unrivalled, in giving, what cheer! Navigators, world famous, seamen par-excellence In all the great nations their influence extended To learn their trade methods every Quom contended.