Wednesday, June 12, 2013

June the Twelfth

Will, lost in a sea of trouble
Archilochos
translated by Kenneth Rexroth

Will, lost in a sea of trouble,
Rise, save yourself from the whirlpool
Of the enemies of willing.
Courage exposes ambushes.
Steadfastness destroys enemies.
Keep your victories hidden.
Do not sulk over defeat.
Accept good. Bend before evil.
Learn the rhythm which binds all men.



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