We need a few more optimists
For places in our fighting lists,
The kind of hopeful men who make
Real sacrifice for freedom’s sake;
The optimist, with purpose strong,
Who stands to battle every wrong,
Takes off his coat and buckles in
The better joys of earth to win!
The optimist who worries lest
The vile should overthrow the best.
We need a few more optimists,
The brave of heart that long resists
The force of hate and greed and lust
And keeps in God and man his trust,
Believing, as he makes his fight,
That everything will end all right—
Yet through the dreary days and nights
Unfalteringly serves and fights,
And helps to gain the joys which he
Believes are some day sure to be.
We need a few more optimists
Of iron hearts and sturdy wrists;
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