Whether Good Or Ill

WHETHER GOOD OR ILL

Whether good or ill
just be still
When the ant tries to hamstrung,
Let it know you were still even when the bee stung

Whether good or ill
Don't be caught with you fingers in the till
Walk on the right path
 And warn your eyes against what your brother hath


Whether good or ill
Let them mistake your effort for tilting at the windmill
Push as though every moment were your last strength
Live as though every moment were your last breath

Whether good or ill
Be at top and will
Never hesitate to begin
And quit after you win

Whether good or ill
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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