Success by Emma Lazarus
By Emma Lazarus
Oft have I brooded on defeat and pain, The pathos of the stupid, stumbling throng. These I ignore to-day and only long To pour my soul forth in one trumpet strain, One clear, grief-shattering, triumphant song, For all the victories of man's high endeavor, Palm-bearing, laurel deeds that live forever, The splendor clothing him whose will is strong. Hast thou beheld the deep, glad eyes of one Who has persisted and achieved? Rejoice! On naught diviner shines the all-seeing sun. Salute him with free heart and choral voice,
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"Oft have I brooded on defeat and pain,..."
"Success" by Emma Lazarus is a sad and nature and inspirational english poem consisting of 14 lines. This English poem by Emma Lazarus demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Oft have I brooded on defeat and pain, The pathos of the stupid, stumbling throng....", this piece explores themes of sad and nature and inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Emma Lazarus's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.