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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
FORTUNE MY FOE, by ALFRED PERCEVAL GRAVES Poet's Biography First Line: Aim not too high at things beyond thy reach' Last Line: Should prove, when rich, best brother to the poor. Subject(s): Home | |||
"AIM not too high at things beyond thy reach," Nor give the rein to reckless thought or speech. Is it not better all thy life to bide Lord of thyself, than all the earth beside? Thus if high Fortune far from thee take wing, Why shouldst thou envy counsellor or king? Purple or homespun, -- wherefore make ado What coat may cover, if the heart be true? Then, if at last thou gather wealth at will, Thou most shalt honor Him who grants it still; Since he who best doth poverty endure, Should prove, when rich, best brother to the poor. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...EL FLORIDA ROOM by RICHARD BLANCO DESTINATIONS by JOSEPHINE JACOBSEN TO THIS HOUSE by ROBINSON JEFFERS THE UPSTAIRS ROOM by WELDON KEES HOME IS SO SAD by PHILIP LARKIN DUTCH INTERIOR by DAVID LEHMAN FATHER O'FLYNN by ALFRED PERCEVAL GRAVES |
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