To The End

We have so much to fear
Here in this cursed home
So much there is to bear
Away our courage is blown

But we must press on daring
Not cowered by the giants
Pain and pleasure fully sharing
As we ride on defiant

Breaking all that holds us fast
Pain pressure and death
If that makes us an outcast
Then must we hold our breath

Awaiting the worst it seems
Yet blessing pass our way
Even if it be a light so dim
It will not let us stray

From the ultimate goal
Once in a while we deviate
In readiness to give our soul
In exchange for a chance to alleviate

All the misery to us given
All that man stumbles upon
Life is far from a sure bet
Yet we tick the coupon

Hoping in hopelessness
That one day we will get it right
Waiting earnestly for dawn
Through the dark long night

Therefore onward marching pressing
Is all that is left for us my friend
Not humbled lowly depressed
We must strive to the end