Peace is happiness, but war is our plight <br />Under the heavens. He -- prince of the night, <br />Severe captain-- and the World's vanity <br />Work for our corruption diligently. <br /> <br /> <br />Not enough is this, mighty Lord of all! <br />The Body, our home for fleeting pleasures, <br />Envies heedlessly the Spirit's treasures <br />Constantly craving our eternal fall. <br /> <br /> <br />How shall I wage a battle so terrible, <br />Frail, yet headstrong, a soul in isolation? <br />King Universal, Peace most veritable, <br />In Thee alone is hope of my salvation! <br /> <br /> <br />Do Thou, Lord, place me safely next to Thee <br />I will battle and win decisively!<br /><br />Mikolaj Sep Szarzynski<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/sonnet-iv-2/
