“And each forgets, as he strips and runs With a brilliant, fitful pace, It's the steady, quiet, plodding ones Who win in the lifelong race. And each forgets that his youth has fled, Forgets that his prime is past, Till he stands one day, with a hope that's dead, In the glare of the truth at last.”
Quote by Robert W. Service
Work
Robert W. Service: Selected Poetry and Prose
Robert W. Service: Selected Poetry and Prose is a compilation that brings together a curated selection of poems and prose pieces by the renowned poet and writer Robert W. Service. The collection aims to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of Service's literary contributions, highlighting his mastery of the English language and his exploration of themes such as adventure, nature, and the human experience. The works featured in this collection span various periods of Service's career, offering a glimpse into his evolving style and thematic focus. more
Author
Robert W. Service
Robert W. Service (January 16, 1874 – September 11, 1958) was a British-Canadian poet known for his narrative poems about the Yukon Gold Rush and the wilderness. Born in Preston, England, he moved to Scotland as a child and immigrated to Canada in 1894. While working as a bank clerk in Dawson City, Yukon, he wrote classics like 'The Shooting of Dan McGrew' and 'The Cremation of Sam McGee.' His vivid, rhythmic style captured the spirit of adventure and made him a popular figure. He later lived in France, continuing to write until his death. more
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