Posts
Equipment
By Edgar Guest More Edgar Guest
Figure it out for yourself, my lad,
You've all that the greatest of men have had,
Two arms, two hands, two legs, two eyes,
And a brain to use if you would be wise.
With this equipment they all began,
So start for the top and say "I can."
Look them over, the wise and great,
They take their food from a common plate
And similar knives and forks they use,
With similar laces they tie their shoes,
The world considers them brave and smart.
But you've all they had when they made their start.
You can triumph and come to skill,
You can be great if only you will,
You're well equipped for what fight you choose,
You have legs and arms and a brain to use,
And the man who has risen, great deeds to do
Began his life with no more than you.
You are the handicap you must face,
You are the one who must choose your place,
You must say where you want to go.
How much you will study the truth to know,
God has equipped you for life, But He
Lets you decide what you want to be.
Courage must come from the soul within,
The man must furnish the will to win,
So figure it out for yourself, my lad,
You were born with all that the great have had,
With your equipment they all began.
Get hold of yourself, and say: "I can."
Source: https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/equipment-by-edgar-a-guest
Love this
ReplyDeleteExcellent poem & advice for whenever we feel like quitting.
ReplyDeleteGreat advice to a young lad. Happy Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteGood one that is Jo-Anne.
ReplyDeleteNow this is a great one! TRUE to the every word.
ReplyDeleteDear Jo-Anne, much that Guest says is true. However, not everyone is born into the same circumstances and that can make all the difference. Some are born into a home of abject poverty; others, into great wealth. That background often is so difficult to overcome because for the poor, at least here in the United States, there are often so few possibilities or opportunities to use whatever desire for success a young man--or woman--might have. Peace.
ReplyDeleteWhat Katie said!
ReplyDeleteJuli
ReplyDeleteMama
Nancy
Margarert D
Katie
Dee
Chris
I completely agree with everyone, sory for the group reply but I am having a bad week
A good message there.
ReplyDeleteI started on COPD Herbal treatment from Ultimate Life Clinic, the treatment worked incredibly for my lungs condition. I used the herbal treatment for almost 4 months, it reversed my COPD. My severe shortness of breath, dry cough, chest tightness gradually disappeared. Reach Ultimate Life Clinic via their website at www.ultimatelifeclinic.com . I can breath much better and It feels comfortable!
ReplyDelete