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BUILDING by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX

Poet Analysis

First Line: UPON THE WRECKAGE OF THY YESTERDAY
Last Line: ALL THOU HAST HOPED FOR THOU SHALT YET ACHIEVE.
Subject(s): FAITH; WORSHIP; BELIEF; CREED;

Upon the wreckage of thy yesterday
Design thy structure of tomorrow. Lay
Strong corner-stones of purpose, and prepare
Great blocks of wisdom cut from past despair.
Shape mighty pillars of resolve, to set
Deep in the tear-wet mortar of regret.
Believe in God—in thine own self believe,
All thou hast hoped for thou shalt yet achieve.



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