It's the dull road that leads to the gay road; <br />The practice that leads to success; <br />The work road that leads to the play road; <br />It is trouble that breeds happiness. <br /> <br />It's the hard work and merciless grinding <br />That purchases glory and fame; <br />It's repeatedly doing, nor minding <br />The drudgery drear of the game. <br /> <br />It's the passing up glamor or pleasure <br />For the sake of the skill we may gain, <br />And in giving up comfort or leisure <br />For the joy that we hope to attain. <br /> <br />It's the hard road of trying and learning, <br />Of toiling, uncheered and alone, <br />That wins us the prizes worth earning, <br />And leads us to goals we would own.<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-dull-road/
