Say not the struggle nought availeth

Arthur Hugh Clough
1819-1869
a glosa

Say not the struggle nought availeth
the labour and the wounds are vain.
The enemy faints not nor faileth .
As things have been, things will remain


Say not the struggle nought availeth.
though we must battle constantly.
Exposed to light the darkness fadeth
for those who have the eyes to see.

The labour and the wounds are vain
the human heart resilient
in time will overcome the pain.
This truth becomes self evident.

The enemy faints not nor faileth.
We have to trade them blow for blow
.Although his malice he sustaineth
he dare not let his terror show.

As things have been, things will remain
the fight goes on continually.
Despite the hardship and the pain
in time we'll claim the victory.

05/04/2009
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