Youth

"Don't Give Up"

If you've tried and have not won

Never stop for trying;

All that's good and great is done

Just by patient trying.

Though young birds, in flying, fall

Still their wings grow stronger,

And the next time they can keep

Up a little longer.

Though the sturdy oak has known

Many a wind that bowed her,

She has risen again and grown

Loftier and prouder.

If by easy work you beat,

Who the more will prize you?

Gaining victory from defeat,

That's the test that tries you.

" I Hid My Love "

I hid my love when young till

I couldn't bear the buzzing of a fly;

I hid my love to my despite

Till I could not bear to look at light;

I dare not gaze upon her face

But left her memory in each place;

Where'er I Saw a wildflower lie

I kissed and bade my love goodbye .