I. LET the feeble-hearted pine, Let the sickly spirit whine, But work and win be thine, While you've life. God smiles upon the bold -- So, when your flag's unrolled, Bear it bravely till you're cold In the strife. II. If to rank or fame you soar, Out your spirit frankly pour -- Men will serve you and adore, Like a king. Woo your girl with honest pride, Till you've won her for your bride -- Then to her, through time and tide, Ever cling. III. Never under wrongs despair; Labour long, and everywhere, Link your countrymen, prepare, And strike home. Thus have great men ever wrought, Thus must greatness still be sought, Thus laboured, loved, and fought Greece and Rome. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...BRUTUS AND ANTONY by EDGAR LEE MASTERS HOLES BORED IN A WORKBAG BY THE SCISSORS by MARIANNE MOORE YOUNG SAMMY'S FIRST WILD OATS by GEORGE SANTAYANA NURSING HOME: THE VISIT by KAREN SWENSON FABLES: 1ST SER. 5. THE WILD BOAR AND THE RAM by JOHN GAY THE SONG OF HIAWATHA: PICTURE-WRITING by HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW |