Loss And Gain - A poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow


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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - Loss And Gain

When I compare
What I have lost with what I have gained,
What I have missed with what attained,
Little room do I find for pride.

I am aware
How many days have been idly spent;
How like an arrow the good intent
Has fallen short or been turned aside.

But who shall dare
To measure loss and gain in this wise?
Defeat may be victory in disguise;
The lowest ebb is the turn of the tide.

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Poet: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Art) Poem: Loss And Gain Volume: In the Harbor Comment 5 of 5, added on May 6th, 2009 at 8:54 PM. Very beautiful piece, and it all comes to rest solidly on that last line. By far the best analogy I know of. Jason from United States Comment 4 of 5, added on April 6th, 2006 at 3:14 PM. phenomenal poem. It is an inspiration to poets everywhere, and more importantly to all those who wish for something more. Joseph from United States Comment 3 of 5, added on February 21st, 2006 at 5:35 PM. Its inspiring when someone can write their exact thoughts in such a prescise form. Courtenay More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Loss And Gain, has received 5 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Poem: Loss And Gain Volume: In the Harbor Last read: Dec 15 2009, 3:38AM Viewed 5988 times. Added on February 21st, 2006 at 5:35 PM.

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