Poems (Coates 1916)/Volume I/Courage

by Florence Earle Coates

For other versions of this work, see Courage (Coates).

COURAGE

'T IS the front toward life that matters most—
⁠⁠The tone, the point of view,
⁠The constancy that in defeat
⁠⁠Remains untouched and true;

⁠For death in patriot fight may be
⁠⁠Less gallant than a smile,
⁠And high endeavor, to the Gods,
⁠⁠Seems in itself worth while!