How Did You Die? Written by Edmund Vance Cooke - Read by Simerjeet Singh | Inspiration for Hard Times | Poetry That Inspires

How Did You Die poem is written by Edmund Vance Cooke often referred to as "the poet laureate of childhood," was born in 1866, in Ontario, Canada.

The poem appears to be an explanation for one's existence. Through this inspirational poem, Edmund Cooke seeks to show the readers that life is more significant than death. All obstacles and setbacks should be viewed as stepping stones to achievement.

To overcome failure, the poet suggests that wisdom and courage are required to deal with life's ups and downs in this powerful life poetry.

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How Did You Die? by Edmund Vance Cooke

Did you tackle that trouble that came your way
With a resolute heart and cheerful?
Or hide your face from the light of day
With a craven soul and fearful?
Oh, a trouble's a ton, or a trouble's an ounce,
Or a trouble is what you make it,
And it isn't the fact that you're hurt that counts,
But only how did you take it?
You are beaten to earth? Well, well, what's that?
Come up with a smiling face.
It's nothing against you to fall down flat,
But to lie there -- that's disgrace.
The harder you're thrown, why the higher you bounce;
Be proud of your blackened eye!
It isn't the fact that you're licked that counts,
It's how did you fight -- and why?
And though you be done to the death, what then?
If you battled the best you could,
If you played your part in the world of men,
Why, the Critic will call it good.
Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce,
And whether he's slow or spry,
It isn't the fact that you're dead that counts,
But only how did you die?

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