I many times thought Peace had come
I many times thought Peace had come
When Peace was far away –
As Wrecked Men – deem they sight the Land –
At Centre of the Sea –
And struggle slacker – but to prove
As hopelessly as I –
How many the fictitious Shores –
Or any Harbor be –
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Vaak dacht ik dat de Vrede was aangebroken
Waar de Vrede ver weg was –
Zoals Drenkelingen – menen Land te zien –
Midden op Zee –
En uitgeput worstelen – om maar te bewijzen
Even hopeloos als ik –
Hoe illusoir de Kusten –
Of welke Haven ook zijn –