See It Through

See It Through By Edgar A. Guest 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…

The Vow

The Vow By Malcolm O. Varner No matter how deep the sadness or wide the pain,I vow to live for a brighter day will come again. No matter how many mistakes I’ve made in the…

Equality

Equality By Maya Angelou You declare you see me dimlythrough a glass which will not shine,though I stand before you boldly,trim in rank and marking time.You do own to hear me faintlyas a whisper out…

Still I Rise

Still I Rise By Maya Angelou You may write me down in historyWith your bitter, twisted lies,You may tread me in the very dirtBut still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness upset you?Why are…

Promise Yourself

Promise Yourself The Optimist Creed By Christian D. Larson To be so strong that nothingcan disturb your peace of mind.To talk health, happiness, and prosperityto every person you meet. To make all your friends feelthat…

Things Work Out

Things Work Out By Edgar A. Guest Because it rains when we wish it wouldn’t,Because men do what they often shouldn’t,Because crops fail, and plans go wrongSome of us grumble all day long.But somehow, in…

My Creed

My Creed By Edgar A. Guest To live as gently as I can;To be, no matter where, a man;To take what comes of good or illAnd cling to faith and honor still;To do my best,…