Poems of Cheer
Poems of Cheer is a collection of poetry by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, written in the early 20th century. The poems convey themes of hope, joy, and resilience, addressing the complexities of human emotion and experience. Wilcox explores dualities such as hope versus despair and the transformative power of grief and love. The collection aims to uplift readers through vivid imagery and emotive language, encouraging introspection and a positive outlook amidst life's challenges.
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“UselessnessLet mine not be the saddest fate of all, To live beyond my greater self; to see My faculties decaying, as the tree Stands stark and helpless while its green leaves fall Let me hear rather the imperious call, Which all men dread, in my glad morning time, And follow death ere I have reached my prime, Or drunk the strengthening cordial of life's gall. The lightning's stroke or the fierce tempest blast Which fells the green tree to the earth to-day Is kinder than the calm that lets it last, Unhappy witness of its own decay. May no man ever look on me and say, 'She lives, but all her usefulness is past.””
— Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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