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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
ADVERSITY, by RUTH SMELTZER
First Line: To the thorns of life I'm more indebted
Last Line: And often drive me to my knees.
Subject(s): Adversity
First Line: To the thorns of life I'm more indebted
Last Line: And often drive me to my knees.
Subject(s): Adversity
To the thorns of life I'm more indebted
Than am I to the roses sweet.
They will not let me lie contented
While round me there are tasks to meet.
They prod me on to nobler action
Nor long allow me quiet ease,
But keep on pricking at my conscience,
And often drive me to my knees.
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