The sinking of the Titanic, and other poems

by Clarence Victor Stahl

Not for thyself alone possess,

But let thy valiant trophies be a sign

Breathing valor in thy brother’s breast.

Be strong, O man of earth, be strong!

In mind and soul, in heart and brain.

Thou hast no loss, brave man, in combating,

But lo! thou hast the world to gain.

THE CHILDREN’S DREAM

Fast, fast asleep,—done are their earthly cares;

To realms of dreamland now they go,