The Poems of Henry Van Dyke by Henry Van Dyke
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Poor would he be with riches and a throne:
But friendship doubles all we are and own. _Cancer_--The Wisdom of Retreat. Learn from the crab, O runner fresh and fleet, Sideways to move, or backward, when discreet; Life is not all advance,--sometimes retreat! _Leo_--Fire. The sign of Leo is the sign of fire. Hatred we hate: but no man should desire A heart too cold to flame with righteous ire. _Virgo_--Love. Mysterious symbol, words are all in vain To tell the secret power by which you reign. The more we love, the less we can explain. _Libra_--Justice. Examine well the scales with which you weigh; Let justice rule your conduct every day; For when you face the Judge you'll need fair play. _Scorpio_--Self-Defense. There's not a creature in the realm of night But has the wish to live, likewise the right: Don't tread upon the scorpion, or he'll fight. _Sagittarius_--The Archer. Life is an arrow, therefore you must know |
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