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On Quitting How much grit do you think you've got? Can you quit a thing that you like a lot? You may talk of pluck; it's an easy word, And where'er you go it is often heard; But can you tell to a jot or guess Just how much courage you now possess? You may stand to trouble and keep your grin, But have you tackled self-discipline? Have you ever issued commands to you To quit the things that you like to do, And then, when tempted and sorely swayed, Those rigid orders have you obeyed?
Don't boast of your grit till you've tried it out, Nor prate to men of your courage stout, For it's easy enough to retain a grin In the face of a fight there's a chance to win, But the sort of grit that is good to own Is the stuff you need when you're all alone.
How much grit do you think you've got? Can you turn from joys that you like a lot? Have you ever tested yourself to know How far with yourself your will can go? If you want to know if you have grit, Just pick out a joy that you like, and quit. It's bully sport and it's open fight; It will keep you busy both day and night; For the toughest kind of a game you'll find Is to make your body obey your mind.
And you never will know what is meant by grit Unless there's something you've tried to quit. Going for Water The well was dry beside the door, And so we went with pail and can Across the fields behind the house To seek the brook if still it ran; Not loth to have excuse to go, Because the autumn eve was fair Though chill , because the fields were ours, And by the brook our woods were there.
Robert Frost Academy of American Poets Educator Newsletter. Teach This Poem. Follow Us. Find Poets. Poetry Near You. Jobs for Poets. Read Stanza. Calling and calling so cold and alone, shining 'cross this dark highway, where our sins lie unatoned. Best Lyric : "I remember daddy's hands, how they held my momma tight and patted my back for something done right.
There are things that I've forgotten that I loved about the man, but I'll always remember the love in daddy's hands". If you're not one who wears your heart on your sleeve, allow country music legend George Straight to demonstrate—from a son to your old man—how you really feel.
Fathers will especially appreciate the storytelling and advice Straight offers on the song. Best Lyric : "Dad, this could be the best day of my life. I've been dreaming day and night about the fun we've had, just me and you doing what I've always wanted to.
I'm the luckiest boy alive. This is the best day of my life. Miley Cyrus and her country-crooning father Billy Ray Cyrus collaborated for this song, which was featured on the Hannah Montana soundtrack. Best Lyric : "I learned from you that I do not crumble. I learned that strength is something you choose, all of the reasons to keep on believing. There's no question, that's a lesson that I learned from you.
This Oscar-nominated song was originally performed by the legendary Barbra Streisand for the film, Yentl. Best Lyric: "Papa, how I love you. Papa, how I need you. Papa, how I miss you kissing me goodnight.
Classical pianist Tori Amos imparts some practical wisdom handed down to her, while also celebrating a child's vivid imagination in this song. Best Lyric : I put my hand in my father's glove. I run off where the drifts get deeper, sleeping beauty trips me with a frown. I hear a voice: 'You must learn to stand up for yourself, cause I can't always be around. As opposed to a song dedicated to dads, this track from the iconic group is sung from the perspective of the father.
Best Lyric : "A word in your ear from father to son. Funny you don't hear a single word I say, but my letter to you will stay by your side. Through the years 'til the loneliness is gone, sing if you will, but the air you breathe I live to give you. Bruno Mars's tender "Count on Me" is about being there for someone in need, no matter the circumstances.
It's a song that many fathers who have gone great lengths for their kids will surely appreciate. Best Lyric: "If you're tossin' and you're turnin' and you just can't fall asleep, I'll sing a song beside you. And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me, every day I will remind you. This rap song is for all of the daddy's girls out there. Queens hip-hop artist Nas paints a vivid portrait of a father's complicated relationship with his daughter as she gets older.
Best Lyric : "I thought I dropped enough jewels on her. Took her from private school, so she can get a balance They grow fast. One day she's your little princess. Next day she's talking boy business. Country star Randy Travis sings about looking up to the male figure in his life who he thought was invincible, and how death humanized this man he greatly admired.
Best Lyric : "And if the story was told, only heaven knows. But his hat seemed to me, like an old halo. And although his wings they were never seen, I thought that he walked on water. Asher Roth's debut album is an inconsistent listen, but "His Dream," a poignant ode to his dad, is one of the clear highlights. The song takes a unique, thoughtful perspective, focusing on how his father has juggled aspirations of being a professional writer with caring for his family.
Best Lyric: "And so he targeted to be the dream guardian. Guarding it from anything and anyone whose harming it. But in his heart, he knows the hardest thing about it is giving up on his dream to be all about his kids. The endlessly inventive poet and singer Gil Scott-Heron penned this tender record from the perspective of a father speaking to his daughter.
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