Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, BUILDING, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX


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First Line: Upon the wreckage of thy yesterday
Last Line: All thou hast hoped for thou shalt yet achieve.
Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs.
Subject(s): Faith; Worship; Belief; Creed


Upon the wreckage of thy yesterday
Design thy structure of tomorrow. Lay
Strong corner-stones of purpose, and prepare
Great blocks of wisdom cut from past despair.
Shape mighty pillars of resolve, to set
Deep in the tear-wet mortar of regret.
Believe in God—in thine own self believe,
All thou hast hoped for thou shalt yet achieve.





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