Classic and Contemporary Poetry
DON'T GIVE UP, by PHOEBE CARY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: If you tried and have not won Last Line: That's the test that tries you! Subject(s): Perseverance | ||||||||
IF you tried and have not won, Never stop for crying; All that's great and good is done Just by patient trying. Though young birds, in flying, fall, Still their wings grow stronger; And the next time they can keep Up a little longer. Though the sturdy oak has known Many a blast that bowed her, She has risen again, and grown Loftier and prouder. If by easy work you beat, Who the more will prize you? Gaining victory from defeat, That's the test that tries you! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...AT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART by EDWARD FIELD DON'T FRET NOW by SIMON J. ORTIZ MATISSE TOO by ALICIA SUSKIN OSTRIKER COMPENSATION by RICHARD ALDINGTON THE DEAD RIDE FAST by RICHARD PALMER BLACKMUR A LEGEND OF THE NORTHLAND by PHOEBE CARY |
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