I Must
It must be realized,
There is no alternative,
I must realize it!
My aspirations are too clear,
They must be honoured,
There is no alternative,
I must honour them!
My passion is too fiery,
Stagnation will burn me,
There is no alternative,
I must keep moving!
The sublime calls my name,
March to it or to inferiority,
There is no alternative,
I must march to their heights!
The midnight hour has taught,
Despair is for the directionless,
There is no alternative,
I must undertake my direction!
My great heart has spoken,
It wants great struggle,
There is no alternative,
I must have great victory!
There is no alternative,
I must become the warrior I know I am!
Man in Armour - Rembrandt - 1655