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: Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 3rd Baronet, commonly known as Ranulph Fiennes, is an English explorer and holder of several endurance records. He is also a prolific writer.