Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, PROGRESS, by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS


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PROGRESS, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: He hadn't once called his committee
Last Line: "and ""I report progress,"" said he."
Subject(s): Corporate Life


He hadn't once called his committee
To meet and consider its work;
He had no desire to do business,
And only a purpose to shirk.
The other committees reported
As happy and proud as could be.
He hadn't a thing to his credit,
But "I report progress," said he.

He hadn't once thought of the matter,
Nor dreamed of it once in his sleep;
He wasn't ashamed of his conduct,
He didn't feel worthless or cheap.
He looked at the president calmly,
He made no excuse and no plea;
He stood up as bold as a lion,
And "I report progress," said he.





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