Well he slumbers, greatly slain, <br />Who in splendid battle dies; <br />Deep his sleep in midmost main <br />Pillowed upon pearl who lies. <br /> <br />Ease, of all good gifts the best, <br />War and wave at last decree: <br />Love alone denies us rest, <br />Crueller than sword or sea.<br /><br />William Watson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/well-he-slumbers-greatly-slain/
