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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TO MR. FORBES-ROBERTSON: 18. ALTRUISM, by CHARLES LOUIS HENRY WAGNER First Line: Some people think the ego that's in all Last Line: And leave all thought of self and gain behind. Subject(s): Egoism And Egotism | |||
Some people think the ego that's in all, With selfish thoughts and motives that they make, Predominates in man since Adam's fall And no pure, altruistic instincts wake. Because, since man to man is oft unjust, Since princes wear the ermine and the gold, Since beggars feed upon the husk and crust, They can no generosity behold. But there are many fellows whom I know Are generous and kind, and always share With all the world what Heaven doth bestow, And do it with a tact and talent rare. And it's this type of men that doth belie The cynical and narrow minded kind, They give their all with smile, nor reason why, And leave all thought of self and gain behind. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...ON A CERTAIN CONVERSATION by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS IMMORAL PROPOSITION by ROBERT CREELEY MRS. HOBSON'S CHOICE by ALMA DENNY SELF-CENTERED by DAVID IGNATOW A DROP OF INK by CHARLES LOUIS HENRY WAGNER |
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