GOD

Eino Leino(1878-1926)

Beginning of life I searched,

the edge of infinity,

the root of world, of God,

the end of eternity;

now is problem learned:

God is grief.

Sorrow solely greatness creates,

grief the lands changes.

You arrive like a storm-wind,

you leave like the sea;

you reflect eternal stars

in the gloom of evening.

Cottage peaceful you build

in a dark heart,

plant firs on the threshold,

myrtles in the minds of people;

look upon the frolicking of youths

under broad-leaved trees.

(Sua Lemmin; Talviyö, 1905.)

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