Poems (Bass)/Life

by Cora C. Bass

For works with similar titles, see Life.

LIFE.

Life is like the ocean
 Broad and deep:
Billows of emotion
 O'er it sweep;
We must battle boldly
 With the tide,
Lest it waft us coldly
 Far and wide.

Life is bright or dreary
 Where we dwell;
Though our feet are weary,
 All is well,
Ever bravely pressing
 On our way;
Fairer is the blessing
 Day by day.

Lite is like a jewel
 In the rough;
Cut it, be not cruel
 Just enough.
Polish, till its glory
 Full, divine,
Tells a noble story;
 Even thine.