It Can Be Done : Poems of Inspiration

This is a volume of inspirational poems. Its purpose is to bring men and women courage and resolution, to cheer them, to fire them with new confidence when they grow dispirited, to strengthen their faith that THINGS CAN BE DONE. It is better for this purpose than the entire works of any one writer for it takes the cream of many and has greater diversity than any one writer can show. The poems speak directly to the heart, always in very simple language, often in the phrases of shop or office or street. Included are some fine old pieces that have been of comfort to men through the ages. Besides the poems themselves, the book contains helps to their understanding and enjoyment. The poems are introduced by short comments. Also, the lives of the authors are briefly summarized. It is not a book to be read and then laid aside. It is to be kept as a companion and an unfailing recourse in weariness and gloom. Human companions are not always in the mood to cheer us and may talk upon themes we dislike. But this book will converse or be silent, it is never out of sorts or discouraged, and so far from being wed to some single topic, it will speak to us at any time on any topic we desire.