He believes that nothing can stir in him
the emotions he desires. He is forced
to spend many nights feeling that he is
one of the vanquished, and nothing seems
able to restore his enthusiasm.

His friends say: "Perhaps his fight is over."

The Warrior feels pain and confusion
when he hears such remarks because
he knows that he has not yet reached
the place he wanted to reach.

Then, when he least expects it,
a new door opens.