When things go wrong as they sometimes will
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile,but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must,but don’t quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns.
And many a fellow turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out,
Don’t give up though the pace seems low,
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man.
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor’s cup.
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt.
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar.
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit,
It’s when things seem worst that you mustn’t quit.
Napoleon said that persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel.
PS Than you for visiting Project 44
It’s a huge honor to have you pass by.
An old theme but given a new lift. I like your easy style. Well done. Eric
P/s Thank you also for subscribing to my blog. I have book marked to read more of your poems – sorry I can’t “follow” as my wp is playing up.
Pleasure is all mine.I love your succinct form of style..and stories from Singapore too.You welcome anytime.