See It Through Poem by Edgar Albert Guest

See It Through

Rating: 4.3


When you're up against a trouble,
Meet it squarely, face to face;
Lift your chin and set your shoulders,
Plant your feet and take a brace.
When it's vain to try to dodge it,
Do the best that you can do;
You may fail, but you may conquer,
See it through!
Black may be the clouds about you
And your future may seem grim,
But don't let your nerve desert you;
Keep yourself in fighting trim.
If the worst is bound to happen,
Spite of all that you can do,
Running from it will not save you,
See it through!

Even hope may seem but futile,
When with troubles you're beset,
But remember you are facing
Just what other men have met.
You may fail, but fall still fighting;
Don't give up, whate'er you do;
Eyes front, head high to the finish.
See it through!

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dr.b Barnes 26 January 2009

I AM ALWAYS ENCOURAGED, INSPIRED, AND HOPEFUL AFTER READING THIS POEM

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Cynthia Buhain-baello 15 November 2012

I cannot understand why people insist on posting irrelevant things like the one below. This is a poetry site and this comment box is for reviews, not a venue for such senseless antics. The poem is excellent in composition, brilliant in its message and inspiring in its content. The flow and style spontaneous and smooth, making it a delight to read.

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Liliana ~el 15 November 2013

Would be part of a musical! happy peppy motivating! :)

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A motivating poem on facing problems and it is good.

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A motivating poem on facing problems and it is good.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 January 2024

Great advice: See it through! TOP Marks for EAG. C'est magnifique. Constantly enjoyed most when I revisit this poem. CONGRATS being chosen again The Modern Poem Of The Day! Most deserving!

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Sylvia Frances Chan 08 January 2024

Yesterday when I posted a comment, I did not know much what to write, but this earliest morn, I reread the poem and I have an entirely different thought/ response.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 08 January 2024

I cite his last lines, so very beautiful: Don't give up, whate'er you do; Eyes front, head high to the finish. See it through! . Excellent advice.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 08 January 2024

Congrats with the Modern Poem Of The Day.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 08 January 2024

I must tell you that the poet's advice in this poem is indeed the best one, but we must face that, have too. Excellent advice

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Edgar Albert Guest

Edgar Albert Guest

Birmingham / England
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