Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 110, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 May 1919 — THE STRONG [ARTICLE]

THE STRONG

Dost deem him weak that owns his strength is tried? Nay, we may safely lean on him that grieves; THte pine has Immemorlaily sighed, The enduring poplar’s are the trembling leaves. To feel, and bow the head, is not to fear; To cheat with jest—that is the coward’s art; . Bewarg the laugh that battles back the tear; He’s false to all that’s traitor to his heart. ) He of* great deeds doth grope amid the throng Like him whose steps toward Dagon’s temple bore; There’s ever something sad about the strong— ‘ A look, a moan, like that on ocean’s shore.

John Vane Cheney.