...answering him

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Answering Him

 

- Edgar Guest -

 

" When shall I be a man? " he said,

As I was putting him to bed.

" How many years will have to be

Before Time makes a man of me?

And will I be a man when I

Am grown up big? I heaved a sigh,

Because it called for careful thought

To give the answer that he sought.

 

And so I sat him on my knee,

And said to him: " A man you'll be

When you have learned that honor brings

More joy than all the crowns of kings;

That it is better to be true

To all who know and trust in you

Than all the gold of earth to gain

If winning it shall leave a stain.

 

 

" When you can fight for victory sweet,

Yet bravely swallow down defeat,

And cling to hope and keep the right,

Nor use deceit instead of might;

When you are kind and brave and clean,

And fair to all and never mean;

When there is good in all you plan,

That day, my boy, you'll be a man.

 

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Hello Friends,

 

Hope this finds you well. A friend mailed me this lovely poem by Edgar

Guest. What a wonderful poem to read, so full of ageless wisdom.

 

Have a great day and enjoy this beautiful day. Life is so precious.

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Harold

 

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