Author Barry Cornwall We do what we desire. 'Tis not the sinews Fail when we falter, but the infirm thought. Thus the bald Roman, who trod down the world, Unto his shuddering pilot cried,—“ What fear? Thou carriest Cæsar! ”—Dare,—and it is done! Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments