I think men's great capacity for pain
Proves his immortal birthright. I am sure
No merely human mind could bear the strain
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I think it's really nice how she connects pain to survival. If mankind can endure through such utter pain and sorrow, then where else must have the strength come but from the Almighty.
Unless our souls had root in soil divine We could not bear earth's overwhelming strife. The fiercest pain that racks this heart of mine, Convinces me of everlasting life. everlasting life and the soil divine. a fine poem. tony