On a sheer peak of joy we meet; br Below us hums the abyss; br Death either way allures our feet br If we take one step amiss. br br One moment let us drink the blue br Transcendent air together— br Then down where the same old work’s to do br In the same dull daily weather. br br We may not wait . . . yet look below! br How part? On this keen ridge br But one may pass. They call you—go! br My life shall be your bridg.