1. I found dreams to support me against those
Whose swords I sharpen for war,

2. And I have words that are as though their utterance
Showers the hearing with arrows,

3. But I restrain them with wisdom
That freezes anger into cold metal,

4. And I do not repeat in resentment against him
Words that would rekindle quarrel,

5. For in truth everything falls short
Except gentle words that soothe and calm.