Prelude

Caged in the sphere of agony much woe have you endured, much tears have you shed

Of the light and dark, essence of the mortal world, and of the swiftly elapsing time, spirit of the earthly life,
       You know the secret, but in disarray, in a state so grievous, from the field you retreat; 
       And aye you forget the timeless truth revealed by every spinning moment:
       That your splendid days emerge from your dim nights and…