FATE’S IRONY
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He fought against his weakness; weary, Heartsick, he, amid his failures, died. Then one who knew him, knew how near he Came to conq’ring with the hurts he bore; Knew the reachings of his nature, And the sweetness of his heart at core; Knew the baffled will, the down-crushed pride; From his effort plucked up courage, Turned the failure into story, From it won renown and glory. Amy E. Blanchard.