nearing exhaustion

the most that we expect won't meet the case
against the tide's the way to sweat and strain
the answer's written on each human face

beyond the day there's never been a trace
of yesterday's efforts with might and main
the most that we expect won't meet the case

events and facts they dance and interlace
but what we learn in truth is the refrain
the answer's written on each human face

now when we act there's nothing to replace
nor have we reason now to entertain
the most that we expect won't meet the case

what most that we expect to have to face
affected by the wind and cold and rain
the answer's written on each human face

now that we've come to the last sticking place
we don't receive deterrence from the pain
the most that we expect won't meet the case
the answer's written on each human face