Son of Adam
 
Reconcile yourself to toil
As you stand on stubborn soil.
 
Try to make the ground relax
With a spade or hoe or axe.
 
Use whatever implement
To the maximum extent.
 
Always do your very best
Till you, too, are laid to rest.

Jane Blanchard

If you have any thoughts on this poem, Jane Blanchard  would be pleased to hear them.