Ivor Gurney

1890-1937 / England

Song And Pain

Out of my sorrow
have I made these songs,
Out of my sorrow;

Though somewhat
of the making's eager pain
From Joy did borrow.

Someday, I trust,
God's purpose of Pain for me
Shall be complete,

And then -
to enter the House of Joy…..
Prepare, my feet.
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