FATE’S IRONY
He fought against his weakness; weary,
Heartsick, he, amid his failures, died.
Then one who knew him, knew how near he
Came to conq’ring with the hurts he bore;
Knew the reachings of his nature,
And the sweetness of his heart at core;
Knew the baffled will, the down-crushed pride;
From his effort plucked up courage,
Turned the failure into story,
From it won renown and glory.
Amy E. Blanchard.