Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE CHASM, by WILLA CALVERT SMITH


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THE CHASM, by                    
First Line: There are ahead of every man
Last Line: Of glory, wealth, and fame.
Subject(s): Sacrifices


There are ahead of every man
Glittering, great prizes,
With chasms, though, that he must span,
Of different shapes and sizes.

Before each goal a chasm lies;
The chasm is the cost
That man must pay to win the prize.
A goal is better lost

Than gained, if gained at sacrifice
Of honor and good name.
Scan well the chasm, note the price
Of glory, wealth, and fame.





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