The Contented Man (Edgar Albert Guest Poems)
I'VE had a heap of fun and I've had a heap of sorrow, I've had a heap of pleasure and ...
I'VE had a heap of fun and I've had a heap of sorrow, I've had a heap of pleasure and ...
You think that the failures are many, You think the successes are few,But you judge by the rule of ...
There is too much of sighing, and weaving Of pitiful tales of despair.There is too much of wailing and ...
If I had youth I'd bid the world to try me; I'd answer every challenge to my will.And though the ...
I work for someone else, he said;"I have no chance to get ahead.At night I leave the job behind;At morn ...
If I had youth I'd bid the world to try me;I'd answer every challenge to my will.Though mountains stood in ...
When you get to know a fellow, know his joys and know his cares,When you've come to understand him and ...
The patter of rain on the roof,The glint of the sun on the rose;Of life, these the warp and the ...
BACK UP Old Age and Wrinkled Face,Come, Selfish Grown-Up, quit the place,You Pessimist, depart!Now, Gloomy Gus and Doleful Frown,There is ...
Sunshine and shadow, blue sky and gray,Laughter and tears as we tread on our way;Hearts that are heavy, then hearts ...
He brought me his report card from the teacher and he saidHe wasn't very proud of it and sadly bowed ...
YOURS is the loser's part to play,For you the goal is far awayAnd never to be gained.It is your lot ...
CAN you go to another who wins in the fightAnd give him a hand-shake that "s true?Do you find yourself ...
I'd rather be a failure than the man who's never tried;I'd rather seek the mountain-top than always stand aside.Oh, let ...
I have no wish to rail at fate, And vow that I'm unfairly treated;I do not give vent to ...
No use frettin' when the rain comes down,No use grievin' when the gray clouds frown,No use sighin' when the wind ...
If you would know a happy man, Go find the fellow whoHas had a bout with trouble grim And just ...
Old years and new years, all blended into one,The best of what there is to be, the best of what ...
SINCE I have done my best, I doNot fear the outcome; here I standPrepared for judgment when men viewThe labor ...
I''D rather be considered dull Than use my brain denouncing things; I'd rather not be critical And utter words that ...
They spoke it bravely, grimly, in their darkest hours of doubt;They spoke it when their hope was low and when ...
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