Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE RULE OF LIFE, by FREDERIC ROWLAND MARVIN


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THE RULE OF LIFE, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: With reason dwell in ever sweet delight
Last Line: Gladness shall fill thy day, and sleep thy night.
Subject(s): Life


WITH Reason dwell in ever sweet delight,—
A noble purpose in thy daily life,
To which, as turns the needle to the pole,
Thou mov'st with neither haste nor eager strife.
Seek not unfathomed mysteries to view,
Nor let brief trifles stir thine inner mind;
Desire not boundless wealth, nor knowledge vast;
Be not self-centred—to thy neighbor blind;
Waste no regret on what thou canst not change
Let common joys supply a sane delight.
Thus live, and peace shall be thy changeless friend;
Gladness shall fill thy day, and sleep thy night.





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