Ultimus Finalis

“But I besiege you,

The Living – The hope to keep

And carry the light of knowledge

In front of Your Sheep

But to be ready in your heart

To die following

The Calling

Like the stones falling

On the rampart.”

Juliusz Słowacki – “Testament Mój” – “My Will” own translation of a great “cannonical” Polish romantic poem. The only approprite (I am probably too melodramatic but …) music I am finding for these here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Am4lQpoceg
I’m not
Sure
Never has been
Never will be
Till the
Very Moment
Of the Final Test

I just hope
You’ll grant me
That necessary
Pearls
Of
Faith
	Hope
And		Love
Allowing me
To summon
Courage

The courage
To repel
The dementors
Of raging despair
And guilt
For the wasted talents

I know
“Of myself
I am nothing”
Omnino moriar
That’s the way
Apparently
It should be
At least that’s
What the Buddists say

I hope
I will be ready
I trust
I am

Let someone
Shed for me a tear
Maybe two
Help them
Not to fear
And whistle 
“Serenade in blue”