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WILL

By "Captain Liberty" and "Rumpole"

WILLby Elia Wheeler Wilcox, 1917.There is no chance, no destiny, no fate,Can circumvent or hinder or controlThe firm resolve of a determined soul.Gifts count for nothing; will alone is great;All things give way before it, soon or late.What obstacle can stay the mighty forceOf the sea-seeking river in its course,Or cause the ascending orb of day to wait?Each well-born soul must win what it deserves.Let the fool prate of luck. The fortunateIs he whose earnest purpose never swerves,Whose slightest action or inaction serve.The one great aim.Why, even Death stands still,And waits an hour sometimes for such a will.Good Monday morning!As you head out to do battle with the force of evil, we thought that instead of your morning triple cafe double-caffeinated whathaveyou at Starbucks, we would give you something to fortify your soul that is a little longer lasting and more meaningful than caffeine...continue to full post

Full post as published by Justice Building Blog on March 07, 2011 (boomark / email).