Columbus never knew that he
Had won undying fame,
Nor that a thousand places would
Pay tribute to his name.

Like many men, he could not see
That failure only seems
The sad conclusion of good work,
The end of cherished dreams.

Time gave his life a just reward;
His earnest efforts brought
Acclaim for reaching greater goals
Than any he had sought.

Columbus never knew that he
—Had won undying fame,
Nor that a thousand places would
—Pay tribute to his name.

Like many men, he could not see
—That failure only seems
The sad conclusion of good work,
—The end of cherished dreams.

Time gave his life a just reward;
—His earnest efforts brought
Acclaim for reaching greater goals
—Than any he had sought.