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WE MUST SEND THEM OUT TO PLAY

Now much there is need of doing must not be done in haste;But slowly and with patience, as a jungle is changed to a town.But listen, my brothers, listen; it is not always so:When a murderer’s hand is lifted to kill, there is no time to waste;And the way to change his purpose is first [...]

IF I WERE A MAN, A YOUNG MAN

If I were a man, a young man, and knew what I know to-day,I would look in the eyes of Life undauntedBy any Fate that might threaten me.I would give to the world what the world most wanted -Manhood that knows it can do and be;Courage that dares, and faith that can seeClear into the [...]

THE ETERNAL NOW

Time with his back against the mighty wall,Which hides from view all future joy and sorrow,Hears, without answer, the impatient callOf puny man, to tell him of to-morrow.
Moral, be wise, and to the silence bow,These useless and unquiet ways forsaking;Concern thyself with the Eternal Now -To-day hold all things, ready for thy taking.