From out the stronghold of the earth to rise In vigor and directness of thy shaft, The winds and storms of centuries outlaughed, To hindrances vouchsafing no replies; Diminishing intently toward the skies, Surpassing all of human strength or craft; Inbreathing of the higher winds that waft, O marvel of the earth, thou great surprise! How proud the earth to claim thee for a son! How proud art thou earth's vigor to express! In the long past thou vast ascent begun, Patient and strong and void of weariness; While time shall last, thou shalt not be outdone, Nor man regard thy majesty the less. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...AGING TOGETHER by CLARENCE MAJOR CHRISTMAS EVERYWHERE by PHILLIPS BROOKS BATTLE OF THE BALTIC by THOMAS CAMPBELL A SHROPSHIRE LAD: 4. REVEILLE by ALFRED EDWARD HOUSMAN BEAVER BROOK by JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL LINES by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS |