Haiku Variations. The Struggle (Like Jacob), X

Gladly I lose like Jacob

I wrestle with the Imperishable for eternity

Thus I lose and receive 

Haiku Variations. The Struggle (Like Jacob), IX

With His Word, and return,

Will everything of this world be annulled

To preserve earth, my nature

Haiku Variations. The Struggle (Like Jacob), VIII

My struggle I have lost

Voluntarily, for my loss will protect me

From the ruler that perishes

Haiku Variations. The Struggle (Like Jacob), VII

The falsehood on their brow

The soul that was squandered long ago

My nature not for sale