The Sisters Three, in robes of white
Determined fate of men: their might.
The First spun thread, th' second measured
The third the thread, with shears treasured
The Sisters three, their shears and thread
Poised in their hands to strike men dead
Their abhorred shears they induce fear
To the fragile thread in their hands
The Sisters Three, with jaws of lead
Claim mortals' lives by a mere shred
Predetermined, Implacable
Were the Three Fates, unchangeable
Men's lives are measured by a thread
Men's lives that they themselves have led
Through Styx mortals one day shall go
That day, dear friend, we do not know.