Life's Golden Goblet
By Nellie Olsen
A golden goblet each man holds,
Its contents energy,
And how we use this rare wine molds
Our endless destiny.
No life so mean but holds this pow’r –
Oh, wondrous, priceless draught!
While hour by hour men ever pour
It forth, and prize it not.
Whatever way this vital force
Is used, results obtain;
For we may bring forth fruit perforce
Of weeds or perfect grain.
Some choose to spill this golden wine
On fleeting things of time,
Nor realize the gift’s divine,
And life a charge sublime.
Then wisely pour the nectar forth;
The greatest good secure
From deeds that have the highest worth
And ever shall endure.
Seek not for deepest soul content
From earthly sources, then,
But let your choicest force be spent
In doing good to men.
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