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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
RULES FOR THE ROAD, by EDWIN MARKHAM Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: Stand straight: / step firmly, throw your weight
Last Line: The earth is friendly as a mother's breast.
First Line: Stand straight: / step firmly, throw your weight
Last Line: The earth is friendly as a mother's breast.
Stand straight:
Step firmly, throw your weight:
The heaven is high above your head,
The good gray road is faithful to your tread.
Be strong:
Sing to your heart a battle song:
Though hidden foemen lie in wait,
Something is in you that can smile at Fate.
Press through:
Nothing can harm if you are true.
And when the night comes, rest:
The earth is friendly as a mother's breast.
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