Do not lose yourself in the world wide and vast,
Hold fast to all you hold dear and true;
Your soul rides life, ready to outlast.

Though young children forget days harassed,
Hold onto feelings that may come to;
Do not lose yourself in the world wide and vast.

Sweet day surpass, gone and passed
To another of greater joy you knew;
Your soul rides life, ready to outlast.

Do not forget all he has taught you past,
Remember the day of your first debut;
Do not lose yourself in the world wide and vast.

Fear of knowledge holds you back at last
Day—Go forth – no delay! –with a clue:
Your soul rides life, ready to outlast.

Be ready for all that may come recast,
You, my darling, shall live without rue.
Do not lose yourself in this world wide and vast.
Your soul rides life, ready to outlast.