Lyric Poem · Life
Growth of Man—like Growth of Nature
Growth of Man — like Growth of Nature —
Gravitates within —
Atmosphere, and Sun endorse it —
Bit it stir — alone —
Each — its difficult Ideal
Must achieve — Itself —
Through the solitary prowess
Of a Silent Life —
Effort — is the sole condition —
Patience of Itself —
Patience of opposing forces —
And intact Belief —
Looking on — is the Department
Of its Audience —
But Transaction — is assisted
By no Countenance —
This poem is in the public domain.
“Growth of Man—like Growth of Nature” by Emily Dickinson — quilloak.com/poems/growth-of-man-like-growth-of-nature
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