Have courage, for you face a fight <br />And it is time for you to go <br />Before the fading of the light. <br />Though it may rarely read quite right, <br />And seems too soon for such a blow, <br />Have courage, for you face a fight. <br />Keep this in mind; keep this in sight: <br />That God is watching; this you know <br />Before the fading of the light. <br />And though the future is not bright <br />He will be with you always, so <br />Have courage, for you face a fight <br />So struggle on with all your might, <br />Not heeding any fearsome foe <br />Before the fading of the light. <br />Keep marching, marching to the height <br />Of heaven above from earth below; <br />Have courage, for you face a fight <br />Before the fading of the light.<br /><br />C Richard Miles<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/have-courage/