Classic Poem

Somewhere the world has a place for you
That is all your own;
Somewhere is work that your hand can do,
And yours alone.
Whether afar over land and sea
Or close at your door may the duty be,
It calls for your service full and free—
Take your place!

Somewhere the world has bitter tears
Your smile might dry;
Somewhere burdened with doubts and fears,
The hopeless sigh.
There are steps that falter, weary, weak,
For strong, brave arm they vainly seek;
Will you pass them by on the journey bleak?
Take your place!

Somewhere the world has a desert spot
Your toil might till;
Somewhere a life whose loveless lot
Your love might fill.
If the place that waits be high or low,
Question not, cry not, onward go!
The world's great battle needs every blow—
Take your place!