Weariness from happiness and weariness from grief —
A change of speed in evolution’s transmission.
The grandeur of the atom and the narrowness of the sea
Lead to maidans and revolutions.

Claims against the world
And discontent with oneself
Shatter the closed
Obstacle of stagnation.

Nothing you can do, such is the plan.
Sometimes with the people, and sometimes alone
Sometimes you must overcome extremes,
Yearn for some, and flee from others.