Despair, thou art the constant foe of life,
Thou art the foe of hope and joy and love,
Thou art the slave to misery and strife,
No matter how I struggle, thou still art above.

Despair, thou art the dark and dismal night,
Thou art the chill of winter's coldest breeze,
Thou art the emptiness of a heart bereft of light,
No matter how I strive, thou remainest still with...