Far distant capital On the Ilmyuin slopes Where once was held The hopes and dreams of all Where white towers rose Grandiose spires to the clouds Touching the very heavens Bringing them closer to the earth The pride of all mankind But now who can say What has become of the city For it has not been seen Since the great ice fell Covering the northern realms In shadow and snow Perhaps one day In distant times to come The pure cobalt walls Of that lost city Will shimmer once again Beneath the light of a resurgent sun