Show J Just u 5 t F Folks b I k 5 By EDGAR A A. GUEST THE FATES The fates have little time for or men Who Vho lose and never try again They're not concerned with timid souls Who stop before they re reach ch their goals For nothing can make worse the thc plight Of those who think to tight fight Who will not stay the battles through Leaves nothing for the fates Cates to do T The e fates tates have little time to spare On men who cant can't or will not care Theil backs backs set blows and stInging stinging stinging sting stIng- ing smarts Are all bestowed on fighting lighting hearts I They sift sitt the s 's sturdy from the I weak I The gallant from the craven meek And when a man no no longer tries The fates will leave him where he lies The fates are but concerned with those w r r Who brave lifes life's buffeting and blows They only bother him who seek seeks The hazardous and lofty peaks When once a A man gives way to fear The fates pack up and disappear only purpose Is to test The men who dare to do their best bestIf it If y you u with doubts are sore lore bes beset t proof that you youre you're not beaten yet If It sting and smart are y yours urs to bear And danger lines the tho road you fare tare J. J Jf if from the from rom the you pursue pur pur- sue The fates tates persist in holding you Rejoice The sign Is good not ill 1111 I It proves that you are fighting still sUlI Copyright A Edgar Edgar-A. A. A Guest |