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Can You Take It?

by Anonymous - this poem was found on the wall of a solitary confinement cell at Dulag Luft, the German interrogation center where all POWs shot down were taken to be questioned.

It's easy to be nice, boys
  When everything's O.K.
It's easy to be cheerful,
  When your having things your way.
But can you hold your head up
  And take it on the chin.
When your heart is breaking
  And you feel like giving in?

It was easy back in England,
  Among the friends and folks.
But now you miss the friendly hand,
  The joys, and songs, and jokes.
The road ahead is stormy.
  And unless you're strong in mind,
You'll find it isn't long before
  You're dragging far behind.

You've got to climb the hill, boys;
  It's no use turning back.
There's only one way home, boys,
  And it's off the beaten track.
Remember you're American,
  And when you reach the crest,
You'll see a valley cool and green,
  Our country at its best.

You know there is a saying
  That sunshine follows rain,
And sure enough you'll realize
  That joy will follow pain.
Let courage be your password,
  Make fortitude your guide;
And then instead of grousing,
  Just remember those who died.

Motto: “ WE CAN’T ALL BE HEROES. SOME OF US HAVE TO  STAND ON THE CURB AND CLAP AS THEY GO BY”.
~ Will Rogers

 

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