Religion
The Burden of Strength
From Poems — Volume 3
Religion
IF that thou hast the gift of strength, then know
Thy part is to uplift the trodden low;
Else in a giant’s grasp until the end
A hopeless wrestler shall thy soul contend.
THE MAIN REGRET
WRITTEN FOR THE CHARING CROSS ALBUM
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MLA
Meredith, George. “The Burden of Strength.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/meredith/233/.
Chicago
Meredith, George. “The Burden of Strength.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/meredith/233/.
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