Star Trek: The Original Sonnets

- XLVII -

Beginning now, we do not stand

with those who speak against the truth,

but seek instead - as you had planned -

to grant all hopes another youth;

for faith gives rise to our one chance

at seeing our own souls advance

unto that better resting place

more far than farthest reach of grace.

We choose the danger chiefly grave.

Yours is the last nobility,

the stronghold of affinity.

We choose all dangers that might save;

for you are goodness full and more,

the indeterminate in store.