C.N+Edgar+Guest

Edgar Albert Guest was a prolific American poet who was popular in the first half of the 20th Century and became known as the People’s Poet. In 1891, Guest came with his family to the United States from England. He began as a copy boy at the Detroit Free Press and then a reporter; his first poem appeared December 11th, 1891. Guest wrote sentimental, optimistic poems that were widely read throughout North America, and were a lot like the light verse of Nick Kenny, who wrote during the same decades. Edgar Guests higher purpose for this poem was to motivate the reader to never let any obstacle stop you; always persevere and see it through. I think that this poem can change the way people think because it can motivate people to face their fears and to not be afraid of failing as long as you continue trying.

What do you think is happening in the poem? Who is the poet speaking to?