Sol 6.1

  1. O majority of my people in their politics,

    all whom they chose and elected to shoulder the burden:

  2. And in Egypt the view of those who work for her has taken hold,

    after they fought one another over opinion and waged war.

  3. Bear today what has been laid upon, and expected of,

    your souls by the fates and your companions.

  4. Not the first arena for your horses was

    this, nor were those who leapt forth your last horsemen.

  5. Ahead of you, amid fresh events, toward

    the best outcome lie the rugged road and the means.

  6. Do not feel secure in any state, however good it is;

    for the weather grows calm awhile, then turns turbulent.

  7. In my eyes, you have your excuses and your case,

    and among you the enemies' watchers lie in wait.

  8. And can your tongues harm the ghouls,

    while around you are their steel and flame?

  9. It is enough for the homeland that you shield its remnant from them,

    until recovering what they plundered becomes easy for you.

  10. And if an age brings a little that is useful,

    another may bring what is required.

  11. And gain after loss is truer, then,

    for those who endure; and toil comes before rest.

Sol 6.1