From too much love of living,
From hope and fear set free,
We thank with brief thanksgiving
Whatever gods may be
That no life lives for ever,
That dead men rise up never;
That even the weariest river
Winds somewhere safe to sea.
Bio: Bernard Bailey Kerik known as Bernie Kerik was an American police officer, consultant and convicted felon, who served as New York City Police Commissioner from 2000 to 2001.
