Explorations was a piece of literature from the Vulcan civilization.
It was a series of poems written by the philosopher Lyras. The writings were noted to provide stimulae to readers and also deepened their understanding of Vulcan culture.
- "This is the sixth element,
- time crossing time
- until all stands still
- and we may think.
- Study, but touch.
- Learn, and later know.
- Tame the craggy agonies of toil's time.
- Memory and memoring comes late,
- comes shattery, scattery.
- When all is done, it is not
- to die--
- It is to die well."
In 2270, Piper was given a copy of Explorations by Sarda. (TOS novel: Dreadnought!)