One climax comes in every play,
And only one;
And after it has had its day
The struggle’s won.
Untangled is each vagrant thread;
Sad hearts to happiness are led;
And, with the days all fair ahead,
The play is done.
One climax comes in every life,
And only one--
The apex of our human strife,
The race we run.
Then woes are banished; tears are dried;
Our answered questions put aside;
Life’s dearest hope is satisfied;
Then life is done.