KAKATIYA
UNIVERSITY, WARNAGAL
ENGLISH FOR CAREERS
UG CBCS- SEMESTER 6- TEXTS
ABOUT THE
POET
Edgar Albert Guest (1881-1959) was an American writer
whose poems were widely read and anthologised. The immense popularity of his
sentimental and inspirational verse led to television appearances, and to his
hosting one of the longest-running radio shows of the time.
ABOUT THE POEM
The following poem offers words of encouragement to those
facing difficulties in life. The poet advises us to face adversity head-on
without evasion, and with a positive attitude that will help us stay composed
even under the most challenging of circumstances. Even when confronted by a
seemingly unconquerable obstacle, he asks us to persevere, reminding us that
many others before us have gone through what we now face. True failure is
running away from our troubles; the one who sees things through to the end,
even when crushed by hardship, will become all the stronger for it.
POEM
When you're up against a trouble,
Meet it squarely, face to face;
Lift your chin and set your shoulders,
Plant your feet and take a brace.
When it's vain to try to dodge it,
Do the best that you can do:
You may fail, but you may conquer,
See it through!
Black may be the clouds about you
And your future may seem grim,
But don't let your nerve desert you;
Keep yourself in fighting trim.
If the worst is bound to happen,
Spite of all that you can do,
Running from it will not save you,
See it through!
Even hope may seem but futile,
When with troubles you're beset,
But remember you are facing
Just what other men have met.
You may fail, but fall still fighting;
Don't give up, whate'er you do;
Eyes front, head high to the finish.
See it through!
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