David Tuvill ( 10 of 47 )
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
Every man makes a god of his own desire.
Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.
Here I stand the perpetrator of the crime--turn then your sword
on me.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
If one swain scorns you, you will soon find another.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
Endure the present, and watch for better things.
And there stalks Discord delighted with her torn mantle.
And there stalks Discord delighted with her torn mantle.
Happy is he who can trace effects to their causes.
Happy is he who can trace effects to their causes.
I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.
I wrote these verses, but another claimed the merit of them.