The Ocean’s Song by Victor Hugo
We walked amongst the ruins famed in story
Of Rozel-Tower,
And saw the boundless waters stretch in glory
And heave in power.
O Ocean vast! We heard thy song with wonder,
Whilst waves marked time.
“Appear, O Truth!” thou sang’st with tone of thunder,
“And shine sublime!”
The world’s enslaved and hunted down by beagles,
To despots sold.
Souls of deep thinkers, soar like mighty eagles!
The Right uphold.
“Be born! arise! o’er the earth and wild waves bounding,
Peoples and suns!
Let darkness vanish; tocsins be resounding,
And flash, ye guns!”
And you who love no pomps of fog or glamour,
Who fear no shocks,
Brave foam and lightning, hurricane and clamour,–
“Exiles: the rocks!”
My greatest professional desire is to create a safe haven wherein deep thinkers can be at peace and receive nourishment as they set about to fulfill their commission. At present these efforts are centered in relation to the field of medicine, as most who go into this field are compelled first and foremost by the spirit of service.
Thinking deeply requires that you go against the tide of human self-concern. To think deeply you must set aside petty concerns for comfort, both material and emotional, and concentrate your efforts in relation to the discovery and differentiation of truth. This is no small task, for the moment you consecrate yourself to this purpose, you become a threat to the fallen state and a beacon to all who desire to leave this world in better condition than they found it.
This morning I say to you: “Be born! Arise!” and dare to let the truth be known. Have no fear, for an ounce of truth weighs more than all of unreality. And rest assured, you are not alone.
Gregory Hake 
Your nourishment is greatly appreciated!
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The world can’t be changed by a person who just flits on the surface of things. There are plenty of people who do that, and their lives might be busy, but are never profound. It takes a deep thinker to have the gravitas required to fundamentally change things; a person who is willing to take the hard road because it is the right thing to do.
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The origin of original thought most certainly lies under the weight of truth. It is the all-consuming love for this that sets men free, free to fulfill their soul’s deepest desire by overcoming all doubts and fears that plague the world all over clipping the wings of avian glory we all possess. Fantastic poem!
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I love your blog for a place to examine and think about things I don’t hear discussed in the break room. I’ve carefully chosen my reading material for years looking for ideas and thoughts about why we are here and what are we supposed to accomplish during our lives. I look not so much for answers but what questions should I be asking myself. Beautiful poem, thanks again!
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The Truth shall be known
Because we so live.
Consecrated and committed to,
The Most noble and worthy cause…
The Truth,
A threat… one could hope for nothing more.
That nasty, self-centered state needs no help in destroying itself,
And yet our commitment would be, to lend it a loving hand
That it be Finished,
Once and for all!
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A noble sentiment!
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Wonderful poem! I always enjoy the poetry you feature on your blog, and I especially appreciate the honor you do these timeless words.
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Excellent points. Thank you.
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